Historical information

This can opener was from the Vietnam War era. Utensils like this were issued with every ration pack to all servicemen and women.

Significance

Utensils like this have social significance due to the ubiquity of their use in the field, therefore many Vietnam era veterans may have memories of their use. This item is in good condition and as such, is a representative example of a tool that was widely used.

Physical description

Spoon and blade opener, attached via a turned over piece of metal fashioned into a hinge below which there is a curved cut out with a point which attaches to the side of the can. Handle has two ridges presumably to aid handling of utensil. Punched hole (3 mm across) at end of handle possibly to attach via a string. Inscription on top of handle.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on top of handle "1966 CARR D[broad arrow]D/7330/66/010/0931"