Orbit chewing gum. Full package with five sticks of fruit flavored gum. Orbit was introduced by Wrigley's when the company could no longer produce their own types of gum due to limited supplies of ingredients (see additional photos). Orbit produced only two flavors of gum: fruit and...
Pre war single stick of Peppermint flavored gum. As used until the early 40's when production halted and the stock was sold out.Some person wrote his initials on the frontside. Very good condition.
Small bottle containing four salt tablets. The bottle is unopened and full. These salt tablets were in some K rations and also some of the rare accessory packets (see additional photos). K ration items are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Good condition.
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Chesterfield 9 cigarette package. Full package, nine cigarettes in a tray in its sleeve, wrapped in cellophane. The cellophane is loose in places. These were in the accessory packet that was issued along with C ration cans (see additional photos). These 9 cigarette packages are very hard to...
Pemmican Emergency ration. Small can complete with its key. The can is slightly bloated. As found in various survival kits. Very good condition.
Key for ration the can of a K ration. It could do with some cleaning. Also see photo of complete K ration with key. Very good condition.
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10-in-1 ration, Menu No. 5 leaflet. Small leaflet that was in the 1st half of 5 rations boxes of the 10-in-1 ration. These are extremely hard to find on the loose. Also see last photo of wartime Army publication on rations. Very good condition.
10-in-1 ration, Menu No. 1 leaflet. Small leaflet that was in the 1st half of 5 rations boxes of the 10-in-1 ration. These are extremely hard to find on the loose. It has a stain (priced accordingly). Also see last photo of wartime Army publication on rations. Good condition.
Wooden K ration crate that contained 12 K ration set (36 boxes). The printings are a bit faint but Kellogg Company and the date December 1943 on the long side can still be read. The crate is dusty and soiled from years if storage. It may be cleaned, if desired. K ration crates are becoming...
K ration crate. Wooden K ration crate that contained 12 K ration set (36 boxes). It was produced by the Kellogg Company and is dated July 1944 on the side. K ration crates are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This crate was found in Normandy recently. It is great for display. Also see...
Wooden K ration crate that used for shipping by PFC Charles F. Chaplin, ASN 35974174, who enlisted on April 25, 1945. Chaplin served with the 3rd Infantry 'Honor Guard' Regiment which was a separate unit during WWII. The regiment arrived in Le Havre, France on March 18, 1945, and was attached...
Lucky Strike cigarettes. Full package with grey paper inner wrapper. The blue tax label has series 112 indicating the package is from 1942. The cellophane is a bit loose in places but the package is still nice. This was the most popular brand among GI's. Very good condition.