Field Ration Eating Device (FRED), CMI Pty Ltd, 2009

Historical information

A standard component of Army ration packs from the 60's to about 2010

Physical description

A pressed steel tool with one end shaped for use as a spoon and the other incorporating a bottle opener.
A 2 cm long fold out can opener blade is fitted to the side. A 3 mm hole is drilled through the device at the can opener end. Yellow (anodised ?) finish.

Inscriptions & markings

Defence Stock No: "7330-66-010-0933"
Contractor: "CMI"
Year of Manufacture: "2009"
Defence broad arrow.

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