Historical information

This jam tube is part of an Australian ration pack, possibly from 2002. Ration packs are provided to soldiers and contain daily necessities such as food, matches and tobacco. These items were found together in a showcase at Dandenong RSL, suggesting that they came from a single ration pack.

Significance

Ration packs are significant as they represent the daily life of military personnel.

Physical description

Dark green metal tube of apricot jam. Part of an Australian ration pack. Tube has a black plastic lid.

Inscriptions & markings

Apricot Jam / UNEX International (Australia) / VIc. Australia E 2002