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There is the number 21 stamped on the spool but no other markings

Elsewhere on this forum you will find evidence that Milwards made kit for Angling Services and that some Milwards kit bore the label “Milwards Services”, so I am guessing at a connection.

Army & Navy - ?? -- Military - - Services supplied equipment to overseas Officers -- ??

A J.W. Youngs pattern 1 trout reel retailed by Angling Services Ltd, 83, Pall Mall:
https://www.ebay.es/itm/X-rare-vintage- ... 3126683773

Can you post a picture of the star back please I have an idea just need to confirm it.

As requested -

Thanks for that, in my opinion this is a Milward reel made in their Newark factory in the 1920's.

Angling Services imported the Pflueger Palo Mine lures and the two adverts below are from the Yorkshire Post 1937. They placed a couple of adverts and the newspaper gave them a favourable review.

Many thanks for your efforts Stefan it's much appreciated.

Phil

I have to admit I do not think Ive seen any other adverts for the company and its a bit of a mysterious company.