Historical information

This item is a rations label which would have been distributed with two 'Dog Biscuits' and a tin of bully beef to a serviceman. These were rations handed out during WWI. The original owner was presumably a serviceman called Jack. He created a souvenir for a loved one using two biscuits, one including an inlaid photograph of himself and the other including an artificial flower decoration.

Physical description

Small, triangular shaped paper item with inscriptions.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscriptions on the front read:
"Dog Biscuits" / 1914 - 1918 / Rations: / 1 tin bully beef and two dog biscuits