Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Supper Meal Unit by The Cracker Jack Co. Japanese Edged Weapons The date plate reads as:

The date plate reads as:

It is held in a soft grey leather frog

Army Air Corps & U

which now show a lovely "Mustard" patina

but sadly those days are long gone

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Supper Meal Unit by The Cracker Jack Co. Japanese Edged Weapons The date plate reads as:Original 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