@Sloar that is a worthy and interesting period. I am assuming that you are looking for something European or lightweight. I'm thinking that you are not looking for an American middleweight coaster brake bike. Those are relatively easy. I'm looking forward to seeing what you find.
I saw this bike at the Philly Bike Expo. It is a 1948 Camille Daudon. Boy was that a treat just to look at.