Original U.S. WWII Early War Unissued K Ration Supper Unit by American Chicle Company Brunswick Guns This is an original WWII

This is an original WWII U

The post 1899 pattern "ribbed" grips still have a good deal of the original texture

On the surface of the folding lid is the engraved inscription (somewhat faded):

liberating two thousand civilians

Original U.S. WWII Early War Unissued K Ration Supper Unit by American Chicle Company Brunswick Guns This is an original WWIIOriginal Items: Only One Available. The K ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the United States Army during World War II. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank crews, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for a short duration. The K ration provided three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner (lunch) and supper (dinner). The K ration