Historical information

WWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed Forces.

Significance

WWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed Forces

Physical description

WWII emergency ration pack used by Australian Armed Forces. Small rectangular shaped khaki green painted tin plate metal container with lid. Black ink printed usage instructions on the front and rear of the lid. Department of Defence logo printed on front cover.

Inscriptions & markings

On front of the lid.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
EMERGENCY RATION
To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this fation must be reported at first oppurtunity.
Instructions for use are printed INSIDE the lid.
KEEP PACK INTACT
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On rear of the lid

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FRUIT RATION & MILK TABLETS:
MEAT & VEG. RATION: