WWII CRATES, BOXES AND CONTAINERS
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10 in 1 Ration Cardboard Boxes, above left and right photo.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #2.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #3.
10 in 1 Ration Box, above photo.
This example, shown above, is for Menu #3 and was made by the William Wrigley Jr. Company, April 1945.
Field Ration Type K, 1942 Production, above left and right photo.
The first style of K Ration Box, produced in 1942, was very basic with only the type of ration and meal type printed on the top
of the cardboard box. The manufacturer markings were listed on the top or side of the box.
U.S. Army Field Ration K box, above left photo. This is a Breakfast Unit, made by the William Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago
Illinois.
U.S. Army Field Ration K box, above right photo. This is the Supper Unit, made the American Chicle Company, Long Island
City, New York.
The Ration, Type K was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal.
Ration Type C, Bread Unit - B Unit, above left and right photo.
The Ration, Type C was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal. One ration consisted of one
Meat Unit and one Bread Unit. The B Unit shown in the left photo, contains 4.5 oz. Biscuit, .5 oz. Sugar and 3 oz. Soluble
Coffee. This can was produced in July 1940 by the Sawyer Biscuit Company, Division of United Biscuit Company of America,
Chicago, U.S.A.
The Ration, Type C, B Unit, above right photo, contains Biscuits, Confection and Beverage. The top is marked M P LEMON.
Beans and Pork, Type II, Crate, above left and right photo.
The crate shown above is marked: 45CONT. W11-009-QM-41212, BEANS & PORK TYPE II, 24 - 30 OZ. CANS, GR WT. 65 CU 1.4

This crate was manufactured and marked by the PHILLIPS PKG. CO. INC and packaged May 1945. It was mailed by PVT R.K
Roby Army Serial Number 12278714, 192nd Ordnance Battalion, APO 317. Army Post Office (APO) 317 ceased operations in
Copenhagen on May 5th 1945. It was reestablished in Kure, Japan on November 14th 1945 and moved to Kobe, Japan on
February 26th 1945. The crate was mailed to Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Roby, 735 Kinderkamack Road, River Edge, New Jersey.
Roger K. Roby was born in 1928 entered service in Bergen County, New Jersey on September 26th 1946 after WWII had ended.
Corned Beef Hash Crates, above left and right photo.
The top crate is marked: W11-009-QM-784, CORNED BEEF HASH, 6 - 5 LB 12 OZ CANS NET 34 1/2 LBS., GRO 46 1/2 LBS -
CU. FT. 1.09, This crate was made by Wilson & Co. Inc. GENERAL OFFICES, CHICAGO in December 1943. The bottom crate is
marked: CONT. W 11-009 QM-13386, HASH, CORNED BEEF, CANNED, 6 - 5 LB. 12 OZ. CANS, GROSS WT. 46 LBS. CU. FT.
1.07, This crate was made by UNITED PACKERS INC. and packed July 1944. The two crates pictured above were recovered
from Bastogne, Belgium in 1998.
Oh Henry Candy Crate, above left photo.
This crate, above left photo, is marked: STOCK NO. 25-C.1450, CANDY O' HENRY, 288 - 5C. BARS, WT. 52 1/2, CU - 1.72
This crate was made by the WILLIAMSON CANDY CO., November 1944. One original Oh Henry 5 cent Candy Bar box is
pictured in front of the crate. This cardboard box came from this crate.

Ping Candy Crate, above right photo.
This crate, above right photo, is marked: STOCK NO. -25-C-1500, CANDY - PING, 288 - 5 CT. BARS, APR WT. 54.5
This crate was made by MARS INC, February 1945. One original Ping Candy box is pictured on the top of this crate. This
cardboard box came from this crate. On the inside of this crate is a hand written label that lists the souvenir contents
recovered by a Service Member in the Pacific. Contents list "Japanese Souvenirs": writing equipment, brushes, coins, toy
bank, 2 wooden plaques, China saucers, ashtray, Jap flag, 1 set of China dishes and 1 lacquer cake dish.
The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners with a black stripe denoted
"Quartermaster Sales".
Ration Type C Crate, above left and right photos.
The Ration Type C Crate, above left photo, is marked: U.S. ARMY, FIELD RATION C, 8 RATIONS, WT. 40 CU 1.1
The manufacturer markings are not present. This crate was recovered from Bastogne, Belgium in 1998.
The Ration Type C crates, above right photo, is marked: RATION TYPE C, 8 RATIONS. The top crate is marked: WT. 42 CU 1.3
and the bottom crate: WT. 42 CU 1.1. The manufacturer markings on the side are obscured but the year of 1944 is readable on
both crates. Both of these crates were recovered from Bastogne, Belgium in 1998.
10 in 1 Ration Cardboard Boxes, above left and right photo.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #4.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the First Half of 5 Rations, Menu #5 (very faintly stamped).
Milky Way, Baby Ruth and Hershey's Post-Exchange and Commercial Cardboard Boxes, above left photo.
The three cardboard boxes, above left photo, were used to ship bulk candy to a military Post-Exchange (PX) or could be
crated for shipping overseas for distribution at the front lines.

Planters Salted Cashew Nut Can, above right photo.
This can is copyrighted 1944, Planters Nut & Chocolate Company.
10 in 1 Ration, Menu Number 4, Signal Corps Photo 179031, Sept 1943, above photo (via National Archives,
College Park, Maryland)
One type of ration that was issued to U.S. Service Members in the field during World War Two was the 10 in 1
Ration. This ration was broken up between four smaller boxes, with the intention of feeding 10 Service
Members for one day. Contents may be eaten hot or cold. Each master box contained four smaller boxes
marked: HALF OF 5 RATIONS, and contained half of the rations to be combined to feed 5 Service Members.
Five different menus were produced during WWII.
The example shown above was produced under Contract W199 QM 34407, Q.M. 767-3-28-44
10 in 1 Ration Cardboard Boxes, above left and right.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #5.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations. The menu number is not listed on the box.
10 in 1 Ration Box, above left photo.
This ration box contained enough food to feed 10 Service Members. The inside contained four separate boxes, each box
containing one half of 5 rations.
The example, left photo, is for Menu #1 and was made by the Jewel Tea Company Incorporated, April 1944. This cardboard box
still retains the outer sleeve.
The example, right photo, is for Menu #2 and was made by the William Wrigley Jr. Company, December 1944.
Hersey Candy Crate, above left photo.
The crate, pictured above left, is marked: STOCK NO. 25-C.1590, CANDY HERSHEY. This crate was made by the HERSHEY
CHOCOLATE CO. in October 1944, under Purchase Order Number 3541. This crate has stamps from being transferred to
French Civilians. It was recovered from Holland in 2012. The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment.
Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III Items". Green corners with a black stripe denoted "Quartermaster
Sales".

Fruit Drop Candy Crate, above right photo.
This crate, above right photo, is marked STOCK NO. 25-C-3015, CANDY 5 CENTS, ASST. FRUIT DROPS, 400 ROLLS, PACKED
MAY 1945, WT.35 CUBE .9, This crate was produced by M. Anklam, Saginaw Michigan. The corner markings are applied to
containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III Items".
Meat and Vegetable Stew Crate, above left photo.
This crate is marked: MEAT AND VEGETABLE STEW, "RATIONS", CUBIC MEASUREMENT: 1.3 FT., GROSS 60 LBS. TARE 16
LBS. NET 45 LBS., 2 DOZEN 30 - OZ TINS, PACKED BY STERLING BRANDS INC., STERLING, ILL.

Ration Accessory Packet Crate, above right photo.
This crate was mailed by: T/4 A. Sushko, 37296577, Co. A 66th Signal Battalion, A.P.O. 713, c/o P.M. San Francisco California.
It was mailed to: Mrs. Lee Sushko, 2310 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anthony Sushko was born in 1921
and died in 1975. He is buried in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA,
Plot: Block 3. The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster
Corps Class III Items".
Ration Type C, Bread Unit - B Unit, above left and right photo.
The B Unit shown in the left photo, contains 2.5 oz. Biscuit, 1 oz. Confection, .5 oz. Sugar and .25 oz. Soluble Coffee. This can
was produced in April 1941 by the National Biscuit Company.
The B Unit shown in the right photo, contains 2.5 oz. Biscuit, 1 oz. Confection, .5 oz. Sugar and .2 oz. Soluble Coffee. This can
was produced in November 1941 by George Weston Limited, Salamanca N.Y.
Power House Candy Cardboard Box, above left photo.
This Power House Candy Bar box originally contained 24 - 5 cent candy bars and was produced by Walter H. Johnson Candy
Company, Chicago ILL. The front corner of the box has advertising reminding citizens to purchase War Bonds.

Mr. Goodbar Candy Box, above right photo.
This Mr Goodbar Candy Box originally contained 24 - 5 cent Number 84 candy bars and was produced by the Hershey
Chocolate Company, Pennsylvania.
10 in 1 Ration Boxes, Half Ration, above left and right photo.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #1, dated May 1944.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the First Half of 5 Rations, Menu #2.
10 in 1 Ration Boxes, Half Ration, above left and right photo.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #2.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #2, dated March 1944.
10 in 1 Ration Cardboard Boxes, above photo.
The cardboard box, above photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations. The menu number is not listed. The box is dated
October 1943.
Milk Ration Box, above left photo.
This Milk Ration Box was made by the PET MILK COMPANY, February 1944.

Orange Marmalade Ration Box, above right photo.
This box was made by the CROSSE & BLACKWELL COMPANY, Baltimore, Maryland under purchase order J.C.Q.M Depot
P.O. # 12529, November 1942. The box contained 6 #10 Cans of Orange Marmalade.
Ration Type C, Bread Unit - B Unit, above left and right photo.
The B Unit shown in the left photo, contains 2.5 oz. Biscuit, 1 oz. Confection, .5 oz. Sugar and .2 oz. Soluble Coffee. This can
was produced in September 1942.
The B Unit shown in the right photo, contains Biscuits, Confection and Beverage and was produced by GW-L in October 1942.
Emergency Ration Crate, Pemmican, above left and right photo.
The crate, left photo, contained 48 tins of 3 1/2 ounce emergency rations. The crate is marked 48 TINS 3 1/2 OZ. NET
EMERGENCY RATION PEMMICAN NO 84-R-A. The rations were made by ARMOUR AND COMPANY, GENERAL OFFICE
CHICAGO ILL. Each can has a production lot of C1*4E.
The crate, right photo, is empty.
Evaporated Peaches Crate, above left photo.
This crate is marked: 44 CONT. W-04-115-QM 5721, PACKAGED 10-44, 24 - 1 1/2 # PKG, PEACHES - EVAP, WT. 47 1/2 GR
36N. CU.FT.1.4

Grapefruit Crate, above right photo.
This crate originally contained 24 No. 2 Tins, or Cans, of Grapefruit Select. This crate was packaged and shipped by the
Ocala Manufacturing Ice and Packing Company, Ocala Florida.
This crate was mailed to Mrs E.M. Heisterberg, 8609 So. Ashland Ave, Chicago Illinois, by 15341249 E M Heisterberg, 3927 QM
Truck Co., APO783 c/o Postmaster NY NY U.S.A.
Elmer M. Heisterberg was born in 1904 and enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 20th 1942 in Indianapolis Indiana.
The 3927th Quarter Master Truck Company served in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations.
Ration Type K, 1944 - 1945 Production, above two photos.
The last style of K Ration Box, produced from May 1944 through 1945, had a colorful outer box with the meal type and the
type of ration printed on the front. The manufacturer markings were listed on the side of the box.
Ration Type K, above left photo. This is a Breakfast Unit, produced by PATTEN FOOD PRODUCTS, Chattanooga Tennessee.
Ration Type K, above right photo. This is a Supper Unit, outer and inner box, produced by Hiram Walker & Sons, Peoria
Illinois.
The Ration, Type K was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal.
Coffee Ration Container, above left photo.
This ration can is marked: COFFEE, ROASTED, GROUND, UNIVERSAL GRIND, NET WEIGHT 2 LBS, SAFEWAY STORES INC,
COFFEE DEPT, SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA.

Egg Mix Ration Container, above right photo.
This ration can is marked: EGG MIX, DEHYDRATED, NET WEIGHT 1 LB 4 OZ. and packaged by A.J. PIETRUS AND SONS CO.
SLEEPY EYE, MINNESOTA. The lot number on the lid is 666 and dated January 1942.
Dry Whole Milk Ration Container, above left photo.
This ration container is marked FOR MESS USE, DRY WHOLE MILK, 5 LBS. and made by KLIM with the lot number SAA ACYS.

Blended Black Tea Ration Container, above right photo.
This ration can is marked: ONE POUND NET, BLENDED BLACK TEA, PACKAGED BY CARTER MACY CO., INC. NEW YORK,
N.Y.
M10A3 Hand Grenade Fuze Cardboard Box, above left and right photo.
The M10A3 Fuze was used with the Mk.II Hand Grenade. This wax covered cardboard box was used for shipping 25 fuzes.
The box is marked: 25 FUZES, HAND GRENADE, M10 A3, DRAWING 82-1-46 NOV 21 1943 (blackened out) REV. 5-31-44, LOT
EFM 1-XXX (XXX unreadable) PACKED NOV 1944.
Lend-Lease Vegetable Oil Food Can, above left and right photo.
This 3 pound can of vegetable oil or shortening was distributed as humanitarian aid or Lend-Lease by the advancing Allied
Forces during World War Two. The rear of the can is marked in ten different languages expressing that this is a gift from the
United States of America and should not be sold or exchanged.
Insect Repellent Crate, 1944, above photo.
This crate is marked: STOCK NO. 51-R-265, INSECT REPELLENT, 108 - 2 OZ BOTTLES, WT 53 LBS. 1.54 CU. FT.
The crate was made by the SKOL CO. INC. and packed October 13th 1944.
The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III
Items".
Generic Ration Shipping Boxes, above left photo.
These boxes previously contained six one gallon cans of rations. The contents or type of ration is not listed on the box. The
top box is marked COMSTOCK CNG CORP (Canning Corporation), NEWARK, N.Y. and dated September 1944.
The bottom box is marked: LUNER EMPSON CO. EQ. 30-127-285-45-H CANS COATED TO PREVENT RUST and dated
October 1944. This box was mailed back to the United States by SGT FRED WESTCOTT, ASN 32254438, 12th ARM'D DIV
BAND, APO 262 to MRS HOLLIS WESTCOTT, SACKETS HARBOR, R.F.D. #2 NEW YORK.
The 12th Armored Division landed in France on November 9th 1944 and returned to the United States on December 1st 1945.

Mimeo Paper Shipping Box, above right photo.
This box is marked: STOCK NO 53P-16716, PAPER MEMEO. CHEMICAL WOOD WHITE, 12 RMS 8X13 SUB 10, WT 63 CU. 2.4.
and dated September 1945. The box was made by P. H. GLATFELTER CO, P.O.NO. 44476-D P.O. 10, J.C.Q.M.D. 17 APR 1945.
The box was mailed to MRS E.A. BUCKNER, 513 SOUTH WALNUT ST., TALLULAH, LOUISIANA.
Charms Candy, above photo.
Ten packages of Charms Candy were supplied in the 10 in 1 Ration, five packages in each half of the ration or one package per
Service Member. This package of Charms Assorted Candy is copyrighted 1940 and produced by CHARMS CO., BLOOMFIELD
N.J.
Mixed Dairy Feed Sack, above left photo.
This dairy feed sack was used to distribute 100 pounds of animal grade food, as humanitarian aid, by the advancing Allied
Forces during World War Two. The sack was made by Kellogg Milling Company for the United States. Humanitarian Aid was
used to help previously occupied farmers rebuild their infrastructure. This bag was produced in 1944.
This sack was recovered from Normandy, France in 2011.

French Grain Sack, above right photo.
This grain sack was commercially made by G. GIRARD of Carentan, Normandy France.
This sack was recovered from Normandy, France in 2011.
Camouflage Face Paint Cardboard Box and Tube, above left and right photo.
This cardboard box contained 100 tubes of Camouflage Face Paint, Light Green #1 and Sand #3. This box was made in
August 1944 by the Kolmar Laboratory, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Cloth Overseas Ham Container or Sack, above photo.
This Container or Sack was used to package one Overseas Ham for shipment for use outside of the United States. It was
made by Arbogast and Bastian Incorporated, Allentown Pennsylvania.
Molle Shaving Cream, above left photo.
This box of Molle Shaving Cream was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two.

Barbasol Shaving Cream, above right photo.
This box of Barbasol Shaving Cream was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two.
Lend-Lease Pork Ration Can, above left photo.
This ration can was produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. The label is printed in both English and
Russian. The can was produced by PLYMOUTH ROCK PROVISION CO. INC., NEW YORK. The ingredients are listed as
cooked pork, lard, onions, salt and spices. The can was packaged in 1943. This can was found in Latvia in 2014.

Lend-Lease Milk Ration Can, above right photo.
This can was produced by National Household Company. The can contained DRIED MACHINE SKIMMED MILK, NET WEIGHT
8 OUNCES. The reverse is marked: SPECIFICALLY PACKAGED FOR BRITISH MINISTER OF FOOD. The can is specifically
marked: NOT TO BE USED FOR BABIES.
Molle Shaving Cream Shipping Box, above left photo.
This box of Molle Shaving Cream was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two. The box
contained 12 packages of shaving cream.

Barbasol Shaving Cream Shipping Box, above right photo.
This box of Barbasol Shaving Cream was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two. The
box contained 12 packages of shaving cream.
Mennen Shaving Cream, above left photo.
This box of Mennen Shaving Cream was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two. The
original cost was 35 cents.

Burma-Shave Shaving Cream, above right photo.
This box of Burma-Shave Shaving Cream contains a advertising paper that contains "Burma-Shave Jingles" and introduces
the new Burma-Shave factory completed in January 1941.
Glider brand shaving cream, above left photo.

Mennen Talcum Powder, above right photo.
This box of Mennen Talcum Powder was specifically packaged and marked for the Armed Forces during World War Two. The
original cost was 25 cents.
Toilet Soap Cardboard Box, 1945, above left photo.
This box is marked: STOCK NO. 25S10720, SOAP-TOILET, PALMOLIVE, 144 - 3.73 OZ. CAKES, WT. 36 CU. .8
The box was made by THE MENGEL COMPANY, INCORPORATED, NEW BRUNSWICK N.J. and packed May 1945.
The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III
Items". Green corners with a black stripe denoted "Quartermaster Sales".

Soap, Toilet-Soft, Cardboard Box, 1944, above right photo.
This box is marked: STOCK NO. 51-S-1894, SOAP TOILET-SOFT HARD OR SEA WATER, 144-4 OZ. CAKES, MANHATTAN
SOAP CO., INC. with the Purchase Order: P.O. 33748-F and is dated September 1944. The corner markings are applied to
containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III Items".
Lend-Lease Pork Ration Can, above left photo.
This ration can was produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. The can was produced by AGAR'S
ORELWOOD BRAND PORK SAUSAGE, GENERAL OFFICE, CHICAGO ILL. The ingredients are listed as chopped pork, water,
salt and flavored sugar. This can was found in Latvia in 2014.

Lend-Lease Hemp Seed Sack, above right photo.
This sack was produced under the United Nations during World War Two as a gift for countries for Lend-Lease. The sack
contained 100 pounds of Manchurian Hemp Seed.
Ration Type C, Bread Unit - B Unit, above photo.
The Ration, Type C, B Unit, shown above, contains Biscuit, Confection and Beverage and dated October 1942.
Grape Nuts Cereal Food cardboard box, above left photo.
This Grape=Nuts brand cereal box was produced by General Foods Corporation, Battle Creek, Michigan in October 1942.

Pirates' Gold Graham Crackers cardboard box, above right photo.
This Pirates' Gold Graham Cracker box was made by Guthrie Biscuit Company, Main Office, Oakland California and
copyrighted in 1941. It contained 2 pounds of crackers. The bottom of the box is marked: Buy War Bonds and For Victory.
Miller and Hollis assorted chocolate cardboard box, above left and right photos.
The cardboard chocolate box on the left was produced by Miller and Hollis of Boston, with the brand Longwood, and
contained one pound of assorted chocolates. The side of the box is marked: FOR VICTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR
BONDS AND STAMPS.
The cardboard chocolate box on the right was produced by Miller and Hollis of Boston, with the brand Haviland, and
contained one pound of An Unusual Selection of Fine Chocolates. The side of the box is marked: FOR VICTORY BUY UNITED
STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS.
Army and Navy Manual for Packaging and Packing for Shipment Overseas, above left and right photo.
This manual, Army Specification No. 100-14A and Navy Specification 39P16a, issued February 15, 1943, outlines all of the
markings for boxes destined for shipment overseas. The photo on the right explains some of the markings that were
required by the manufacturer and for the military for marking of supplies for the United States Government during World
War Two.
Chocolate cardboard box, above photos.
The cardboard chocolate box on the left was produced by Daggetts Chocolates of Boston, The front of the box is marked:
with an eagle with a shield and the words PREPAREDNESS PACKAGE. The box contained 1 pound of chocolate.
The cardboard chocolate box on the right was produced by Schrafft's Chocolates of Boston. The front of the box is marked:
FOR VICTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS. The box contained 1 pound of chocolate.
Layena Egg Carton, above left photo.
This cardboard egg carton was produced by Purina Layena Company. The container contained twelve eggs. This container
was produced in October 1938.

WWII Egg Carton, above right phot.
This cardboard egg carton was produced by Two Color Eagle, Bloomer Brothers, Newark New York. Patent Number 1954871,
it is copyrighted in 1935 and marked during WWII: For Defense - Save and Sell this empty carton.
Lend-Lease Lima Bean Can Label, above photo.
This Label was produced by Isaacs' Farm, Packaged by John S. Issacs, Ellendale Delaware for Green and White Lima Beans.
The eagle logo on the side of the can label was for Lead-Lease to foreign Allies during WWII. The V for Victory with Morse
Code is printed along the top and bottom of the label.
RATIONS:
10 in 1 Ration Boxes, Half Ration, above left and right photo.
One type of ration that was issued to U.S. Service Members in the field during World War Two was the 10 in 1 Ration. This
ration was broken up between four smaller boxes with the intention of feeding 10 Service Members for one day. Each box was
marked HALF OF 5 RATIONS and contained half of the rations to be combined to feed 5 Service Members. Four half ration
boxes would be contained in one master box for shipping.
When issued, both halves would match the Menu for the specified meal.
The cardboard box, above left photo, contained the First Half of 5 Rations, Menu #1.
The cardboard box, above right photo, contained the Second Half of 5 Rations, Menu #1, dated 1944.
10 in 1 Ration, Menu Number 4, Signal Corps Photo 179030, Sept 1943, above photo (via National Archives, College Park,
Maryland)
One type of ration that was issued to U.S. Service Members in the field during World War Two was the 10 in 1 Ration. This
ration was broken up between four smaller boxes, with the intention of feeding 10 Service Members for one day. Contents may
be eaten hot or cold. Each master box contained four smaller boxes marked: HALF OF 5 RATIONS, and contained half of the
rations to be combined to feed 5 Service Members. Five different menus were produced during WWII.
The example shown above was produced under Contract W199 QM 34407, Q.M. 767-3-28-44
10 in 1 RATION:
FIELD RATION TYPE C:
Field Ration Type C, Signal Corps Photo 179037, Sept 1943, above photo (via National Archives, College Park, Maryland)
Another type of ration that was issued to U.S. Service Members in the field during World War Two was the Type C Ration. The
crate contained 8 cans of Meat and Beans, 8 cans of Meat and Vegetable Hash, 8 cans of Meat and Vegetable Stew and 24
cans of Bread, known as the B Unit. These rations could be eaten hot or cold. One crate contained the daily ration for 8
Service Members.
Sliced Bacon Crate, above left photo.
The crate, above left photo, is marked: CONT. NO. W-11-009-Q.M.-844, SLICED BACON, 24 - 24 OZ. CANS, WT. 50 LBS.
CUBE .928 FT. This crate was made by ARBOGAST & BASTIAN CO. Allentown Pennsylvania in May 1944.
Ms. Helen Walso of Oakland California, checks a shipment of Bacon, Naval Supply Depot (via National Archives, College Park
Maryland). These crates are marked: 1.66 CU.FT., BACON, 4-14 LB. CANS 56LBS.NET, GROSS 75 LBS., JAN 1943,
CONTRACT NO.W-199-QM-41088, THE CUDAHY PACKING CO. U.S.A.
Ration Type K Crate, above left and right photo.
The Ration Type K crate, left photo, is marked KS on all four sides to include the lid. The Gross Weight is 44.75 pounds, Cubic
Feet 1.3 and Contract Number W-199-QM-38238. This is the early style of K Ration crates, produced between 1942 and 1943. It
does not have a manufacturer name or date on the outside of the crate.
The Ration Type K crate, right photo is marked: 12 RATIONS, KS, WT. 43 CU 1.3
This crate was made by KELLOGG COMPANY, Contract W11-009 QM-20462, DECEMBER 1944.
This crate was mailed back to the United States by S/Sgt J. Eagler 32647394, Service Battery, 115th Field Artillery Battalion
APO757 to A. Eagler, 924 North Vines Street, Hazleton Pennsylvania. The contents listed were: 3 leather purses, 1 metal dish,
1 pair of trunks, 1 metal ash tray, 2 books, 1 wooden toy, 2 metal statues, 2 wallets, 1 medal, 1 bayonet, 3 brooches and 1
metal insignia.
The 115th Field Artillery Battalion was equipped with truck-drawn 105mm Howitzers and arrived in France on September 23rd
1944.
Field Ration Type K, Cheese, above photo.
This can is marked U.S. ARMY FIELD RATION K, PROCESSED AMERICAN CHEESE, NET WEIGHT 4 OZ., has the lot number of
KC30F and is dated October 1942. This can, measuring 1 3/8" tall, was supplied in the early style K Ration Dinner Unit.
FIELD RATION TYPE C, CANS:
FIELD RATION TYPE K:
Field Ration Type K, Signal Corps Photo 179036, Sept 1943, above photo (via National Archives, College Park, Maryland)
Another type of ration that was issued to U.S. Service Members in the field during World War Two was the Type K Ration. The
crate contained 36 individual ration boxes: 12 Breakfast, 12 Dinner and 12 Supper. These rations could be eaten without any
additional preparation. One crate contained the daily ration for 12 Service Members.
Field Ration Type K, 1942 Production, above photo.
The first style of K Ration Box, produced in 1942, was very basic with only the type of ration and meal type printed on the top
of the cardboard box. The manufacturer markings were listed on the top or side of the box.
U.S. Army Field Ration K, inner box, above photo. This is a Supper Unit, made by the William Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago
Illinois. The Ration, Type K was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal.
Ration Type K, 1944 - 1945 Production, above photo.
The last style of K Ration Box, produced from May 1944 through 1945, had a colorful outer box with the meal type and the
type of ration printed on the front. The manufacturer markings were listed on the side of the box.
Ration Type K, above photo. This is a Dinner Unit, produced by KELLOGG COMPANY, Battle Creek Michigan.
The Ration, Type K was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal.
BULK RATIONS:
Sugar Ration Box, above left photo.
This Sugar Cube Ration Box was made by the PENNSYLVANIA SUGAR CO., April 1945. This box was specifically packaged for
export to the U.S.S.R under ORDER NO 27-56/L43250 as humanitarian aid or Lend-Lease by the advancing Allied Forces
during World War Two. The box has been remarked for distribution in France.

Orlox Beef Suet Cardboard Box, above right photo.
This package of Orlox Beef Suet was produced with the markings WAR-TIME EMERGENCY PACK. On the reverse of the box
is has been marked CANCELLED. This box was produced by ORLOX LTD, RETFORD. It has not been used.
Yellow Cling Peaches Box, above left photo.
This box is marked 24 ND 2 1/2 TINS, ALL GOOD BRAND, YELLOW CLING PEACHES, PACKED BY F.M. BALL & CO.,
OAKLAND - CALIFORNIA. The box is dated March 1945 and packaged August 1945.

Plum Jam Crate, above right photo.
This box was made by the S&W FINE FOODS INC, Contract No. W-04-115-QM-11499, August 1945. The box contained 6 Cans
of Plum Jam.
EMERGENCY AND SURVIVAL RATIONS:
Ground Mace Ration Spice Container, above left photo.
This ration container is marked ATLAS, 4 OZ NET WT, GROUND MACE, THE WOOLSON SPICE COMPANY, TOLEDO, OHIO.

Celery Salt, Crate, above right photo.
This crate is marked 12 - 24 OZ. CANS 18LB. NE, CELERY SALT, CONT W28-021-QM-33017 MC CORMICK & CO PACKED MAY
1945.
Mc Cormick & Company, Baltimore Maryland
LEND-LEASE RATIONS AND CONTAINERS:
POST EXCHANGE / MILITARY STORES:
QUARTER MASTER CRATES AND CONTAINERS:
Signal Corps Photo 165683, 1943, via National Archives, College Park Maryland, above photo.
These Woman's Ordnance Workers, or WOW's, spread the pins apart on M10A3 Hand Grenade Fuzes at Government Owned
Contractor Operated - GOCO, Ordnance Plant.
Soap Bar, above photo.
This bar of soap is marked: SOAP, OQMG NO. 100-A-TYPE-I, 4 ounces. It can be used in soft, hard or sea water for shaving,
laundering of clothes and cleaning of messkits or similar items.
HOME FRONT AND COMMERCIAL WARTIME
CONTAINERS:
Minute Gelatin Box, above left photo.
This Minute Plain Unflavored Gelatin box was packaged by MINUTE TAPIOCA CO, INC, ORANGE, MASS. - DIVISION OF
GENERAL FOODS CORP. and is dated July 1943.
Metro Mason Jars cardboard box, above right photo.
This Metro Mason Jars box, produced by Metro Glass Containers Incorporated, New York N.Y. is marked on the side: BUY
WAR BONDS.
Sliced Bacon Ration Can, above left photo.
One 8-ounce can of sliced bacon was supplied in the 10 in 1 Ration. The Sliced Bacon Ration Can, above left photo, was
produced by Dubuque Packaging Company, Dubuque Iowa and is dated April 1943. It was recovered from Latvia in 2018, from
rations supplied under Lend-Lease to the U.S.S.R. during WWII.

Evaporated Milk Ration, above right photo.
A one-pound can of evaporated milk was supplied in the 10 in 1 Ration. The Sterilized Unsweetened Evaporated Milk Can, above
right photo, was produced by J. Menist Company Incorporated, New York. It was recovered from Latvia in 2018, from rations
supplied under Lend-Lease to the U.S.S.R. during WWII.
Life Raft Ration, above left photo.
The WWII Life Raft Ration, above left photo, was packed by the Continental Can Company Incorporated, Chicago Illinois.

Signal Corps Photo 179034, Life Raft Ration, September 1943, via National Archives College Park Maryland, above right photo.
This original photo of the Life Boat Ration, shows the original contents of: Charms Candy, Wrigley's PK Chewing Gum and a
package of vitamins. The instructions state that one or two packages of candy and one vitamin pill should be eaten each day
by each man. Chewing the gum will help keep your mouth clean.
Emergency Ration, Australian, above left photo.
This Emergency Ration was made in Australia during WWII and would have been issued, as needed, to any Allied Service
Member. It is marked by the Australian Department of Defense with a D D on either side of the Broad Arrow.
This Ration was found in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2018.

Air Crew Ration, 1944, above right photo.
This crate, above right photo, is marked: W11-009-Q.M.22228, 80 LUNCHES, AIR CREW, WT 32 CU.1.0, CHARMS CO DEC.
1944, on one side, and CHARMS CO. JAN 1945, on the other side.
Sliced Luncheon Meat Ration Can, above left photo.
This ration container is marked SLICED LUNCHEON MEAT, NET WEIGHT INCLUDING JUICES 12 OZ. It was produced by Foell
Packing Company, Chicago Illinois. It was recovered from Latvia in 2018, from rations supplied under Lend-Lease to the
U.S.S.R. during WWII.

Horlicks Malted Milk Tablet Rations, above right photo.
This ration can was produced by Horlicks Corporation, Racine Wisconsin. It contained 7-ounces of Malted Milk Tablets. It was
recovered from Latvia in 2018, from rations supplied under Lend-Lease to the U.S.S.R. during WWII.
Pork Luncheon Meat Ration Can, 1944, above photo.
This ration container is marked PORK LUNCHEON MEAT, WITH NATURAL JUICES, 6 LBS. NET. It was produced by Wilson &
Company Incorporated, Chicago Illinois, in 1944. It was recovered from Latvia in 2018, from rations supplied under
Lend-Lease to the U.S.S.R. during WWII.
Preserved Butter Ration Can, above photo.
This ration container is marked PRESERVED BUTTER, ARMY SPREAD, FOR EXPORT ONLY, 6 lbs. 8 oz. It was produced by
Golden State Company Limited, San Francisco California. It is marked: DOES NOT NEED REFRIGERATION.
Lend-Lease Pork Sausage Ration Can, above left photo.
This ration can was produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. This 2 lbs. Pork Sausage Links can, with
natural juices, was produced by F.G. Vogt & Sons, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. This can was found in Latvia in 2018.

Lend-Lease Pork Sausage Ration Can, above right photo.
This ration can was produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. This 1 lbs. Puritan Pork Sausage can, with
juices, was produced by the Cudahy Packing Company, Chicago Illinois. This can was found in Latvia in 2018.
Lend-Lease Pork Ration Can, above photo.
This ration can was produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. This 1 lb. Pork Ration Can was produced by
Albert F. Goetze Incorporated, Baltimore Maryland. This can was found in Latvia in 2018.
Lend-Lease Pork Sausage Ration Can, above left and right photo.
These two ration cans were produced for Lend-Lease to the Russian Army during WWII. Both of these identical Pork Sausage
Bulk cans, with juices, were produced by Armour and Company, Chicago Illinois. Both of these cans were found in Latvia in
2018.
Lend-Lease Food Donation Cards, above photo.
These Lend-Lease Food Donation Cards were designed to be attached to rations for distribution to the Russian Army during
WWII. The cards are printed in both English and Russian: "To the heroic people of the Soviet Union from the people of the
United States of America" via Russian War Relief.
Chocolate cardboard box lids - salesman samples, above photo.
These cardboard chocolate box lids were produced during WWII as salesman samples or for display in a store. Each was
produced as the lid of the chocolate box, with closing ribbon, but were never assembled on an actual chocolate box. Each
was made by Schrafft's, in New York and Boston, for Easter during WWII.
Although all of them were produced at the exact same time, only several of them carry the marking:
FOR VICTORY BUY UNITED STATES WAR BONDS AND STAMPS.
Each box contained 1 pound of chocolate.
Ration Waterproof Bag, Jungle, 1943, above photo.
This olive-drab bag is marked: BAGS, FOOD, WATERPROOF, JUNGLE, RAND RUBBER CO., DECEMBER 14 1943, P.O. 5449,
Q.M.C. TENT SPEC. P.Q.D. NO. 232A, STOCK NO. 74-B-54-75.
The bag was produced so that a single Ration Type K could be wrapped, to prevent it from getting wet in jungle environments.
MEDICAL CORPS BOXES AND CONTAINERS:
Army and Navy Package, Human Plasma, above left photo.
This Package was designed to hold Normal Human Blood Plasma and was packaged for the Army and the Navy use. The
bottles of blood plasma were desiccated from the frozen state and then each bottle could yield 250cc. of restored plasma.
This restored plasma could then be administered on the battlefield by Army Medics and Navy Corpsman. This box was
produced by Lederle Laboratories Incorporated, New York N.Y.

Signal Corps Photo 178778, Dried Blood Plasma, England, February 1943, above right photo, via National Archives College
Park Maryland.
"Dried blood plasma - in powder form, has proved itself most effective in the field. It is easier to handle, less bulky to pack
and is quite easy to administer by the addition of distilled water. The powdered form is actually dried white and red
corpuscles. Sgt. William F. Houlihan, Detroit Michigan is seen diluting the dried blood with distilled water to obtain the
resultant blood. 367th Bomb Squadron, Thurleigh England, February 17th 1943."
Shoe Impregnite M1 Crate, 8-ounce cans, 1944, above left photo.
This Shoe Impregnite M1 Crate was produced by National Oil Products Company, Stock Number 535510, Contract CWS-903,
Purchase Order NY 5-320, Packed November 1944, Lot 456. The crate contained fifty 8-ounce cans.
Shoe impregnite was used to seal footwear in the event of a chemical weapon attack.
The dark blue and gray corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Dark blue and gray corners
denoted "Bulk Supplies and Equipment, Chemical Warfare Service".

Shoe Impregnite M1, 4-pound can, 1941, above right photo.
This Shoe Impregnite packaging box contained one 4-pound can. It remains unopened since it was produced. The box was
produced by F.J. Kress Box Company, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in 1941.
Beef and Gravy Type II Crate, 1944, above left photo.
This crate is marked: CONT. NO. WII-009 QM-20946, BEEF AND GRAVY TYPE II, 24-30 OZ. CANS, WT 60.7 CU. 1.4
PACKED FOR WILSON & CO. INC CHICAGO, ILL., U.S.A. OCT. 1944 10-J-1944

War Style Lard Crate, above right photo.
This crate is marked: CONT. W11-027-QM-5376, WAR STYLE LARD, WITH UP TO 1/10 OF 1% DECITHIN ADDED, 1-37 LB.
CAN, WT. 50 LBS. CU. FT. 1.00
This crate was mailed to Mrs. H.R. Fox, 410 North Ave., Hagerstown, Maryland, from S/Sgt. J.S. Bywaters 33067364, 811
Signal Company APO 509 C/O PM NYC
John S. Bywaters, Born 1917, ASN 33067364, Entered Service October 7th 1941, New Cumberland Maryland
Roast Beef Crate, 1944, above left photo.
This crate is marked: ROAST BEEF, GROSS WT LBS, NET WT 36 LBS. It was produced by ANGLO, May 1944 and imported
from Argentina, South America via New Orleans for the war effort.

Stelna Corned Beef Ration Can, above right photo.
This corned beef ration can was produced by FACTORIES SANTA ELENA, ARGENTINE (Argentina). The can is printed in
English for the war effort and was found in Latvia in 2018. It was exported for war-aid under lend-lease to support the U.S.S.R
during WWII.
Foot Locker turned into Shipping Box, above photo.
This Army Foot Locker was produced by Starline Inc., Spec. C.Q.D. No. 61B, 1943. It was then marked on the end for
shipping: STOCK NO. 72-R-840-25, RAINCOATS, OFFICERS, DOUBLE TEXTURE, 15 SIZE - 40 LONG, WT. 94 CUBE 4.3
The previous markings on the side, painted-over in ordnance yellow, are: Qm177-QM IV-ET-X-543-TX, DSSD 10 44-TN, VA
3046/I
The corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Green corners denoted "Quartermaster Corps Class III
Items". Green corners with a black stripe denoted "Quartermaster Sales".
Olive Drab Lacquer Paint Crate, above left photo.
This crate is marked OLIVE DRAB LACQUER, SPEC. TT-L-58, STOCK NO. PL-146, 32 PT. CANS, P.O. P-5-496, ACCEPTED ON
CERTIF. CASE NO. 63 ON 621, LOT NO. 1000 PG-5456-1
Gross Weight 50 lbs., Cubic Feet 1.3
The blue corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Blue corners denoted "Bulk Supplies and
Equipment, Chemical Warfare Service".

BA-30 Battery Crate, 1945, above right photo.
This crate is marked 200 EACH, STOCK NO. 3A30, ARMY BA-30, NAVY TYPE C, BATTERY, 2561-CSD-44, MFG JAN. 1945
Weight 62 lbs., 1.5 Cubic Feet.
The orange stripe on the end and sides are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Orange markings denoted "Bulk
Supplies and Equipment, Signal Corps".
Spar Varnish Crate, 1944, above photo.
This crate is marked WATER RESISTING, SPAR VARNISH, 6X1 GAL. ITEM 5, 52-8813.500-700, WT 66, CU 1.29
This crate contained six gallons of Spar Varnish produced by Hilo Varnish Company, Brooklyn New York, Federal Spec.
TT-V-1218, Dated 12/10/43, And Amend. #1 Dated 1/24/44, Item #5, SNL No. 52-8813-500700, P.O. No. 49-5485-27 Req. No.
N-EP-7100
The red corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Red corners denoted "Bulk Supplies and
Equipment, Corps of Engineers".
Field Ration Type K, 1942 Production, above photo.
The first style of K Ration Box, produced in 1942, was very basic with only the type of ration and meal type printed on the top
of the cardboard box. The manufacturer markings were listed on the top or side of the box.
U.S. Army Field Ration K, original complete unit, above photo. This is a Supper Unit, made by Patten Food Products,
Chattanooga Tennessee. The Ration, Type K was an individual ration intended to feed one Service Member for one meal.
Field Ration Type K, Toilet Paper, above photo.
Starting in 1943, Toilet Paper was introduced to the K Ration Box Unit. The pack contained twelve sheets of paper and was
produced by Scott Paper Company, Chester Pennsylvania, the maker of The Waldorf.
Plaster of Paris Crate, Johnson & Johnson, above two photos.
This Plaster of Paris Crate was produced under Navy Contract No. N140S-35689, Requisition No. NT4-2-3002, Local 881, by
the Johnson & Jonson Company. The crate originally contained two boxes, each containing 115 bandages. The Gross
Weight was 82 LBS., and 3.81 Cubic Feet.
Plaster of Paris Crate, above two photos.
This Plaster of Paris Crate was produced with Stock No. 2-012-175. The crate originally contained 120 bandages. The Gross
Weight was 70 LBS., and 2.7 Cubic Feet.
Plaster of Paris Crate, above three photos.
This Plaster of Paris Crate was produced with Stock No. 2-115, by Local No. 6609. The crate originally contained 120  
bandages. The Gross Weight was 58 LBS., and 2.04 Cubic Feet.
M10A1 Gas Mask Cannister Crates, 1944, above four photos.
These three M10A1 Gas Mask Cannister Crates were produced in 1944. Each crate contained 18 cannisters. The top box is
marked: Lot 31-4-1, Johnson & Johnson, Contract W11021 CWS299, Packed Sept. 1944, Box No. 8475; the center box is
marked: Penn Rubber Co., Contract W364036CWS-61, PO P4-428, Packed X 1944, Lot 32-4-5 Box No. XXXX; and the bottom
box is marked: DWG. 65-3-547, PA. RUBBER CO., Contract W36-056CWS-61, Packed 10/44, Box No. 54198, Lot 43-4-2.

The dark blue and gray corner markings are applied to containers for overseas shipment. Dark blue and gray corners
denoted "Bulk Supplies and Equipment, Chemical Warfare Service".