Information system for item verification

A system of verification of an aspect of an item, said system comprising:

• a processor which ascribes a unique identifier to the item in respect of that aspect, the processor storing the unique identifier in a table in memory referenced against the item on a server, and causing transmission of the item from a first location to a second location by use of a communications system, wherein
• the aspect comprises an originator of the item, and the sponsorship or approval of the item,
• a handheld digital communications device accesses by reference to the item itself the unique identifier ascribed to the item, acquires the aspect of the item, and includes a GPS apparatus in communication with the memory and said processor whereby information as to the location of the handheld digital communications device in three-dimensional space is acquired for use and on transmission by the handheld digital communications device, and
• the handheld digital communications device and said processor cause a comparison of the unique identifier thus obtained with the unique identifier stored on the server referenced against the item whereby the aspect of the item is verified if the unique identifier thus obtained matches with the unique identifier stored on the server referenced against the item.