Historical information

These matches are part of an Australian ration pack, possibly from 1940s. 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

Box of matches with green label. Label has army symbol of kangaroo and crossed yellow swords in yellow.

Inscriptions & markings

Australian Made Brymay Matches E2994 / Contents 47