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Original U.S. WWII K-Ration Crate by the American Chicle Company - Dated May 1943 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts On the ricasso there isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good worn example of a rather rare wooden crate that would have contained 12 K Rations. The box is in wonderful condition and retains mostly legible stamping on the front and side. The box was manufactured by the American Chicle Company. The box measures approximately 12 x 22 x 7 and would make for a wonderful addition to any WWII G. I. collection! There is heavy cracking across the crate and some material