Historical information

Set of three field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian eating utensil and multi-tool that serves as a combination of a can opener, bottle opener, and spoon.[ It was first issued around 1943 to the Australian Defence Force for use with its Combat Ration One Man field rations. Initially just a can opener, more functions were added, and it could be sterilised. Sourced from Wikipedia.

Physical description

Set of three field ration eating device (FRED) is an Australian eating utensil and multi-tool that serves as a combination of a can opener, bottle opener, and spoon.[ It was first issued around 1943 to the Australian Defence Force for use with its Combat Ration One Man field rations. Initially just a can opener, more functions were added, and it could be sterilised. Sourced from Wikipedia.

Inscriptions & markings

7330 - 66 010 - 0931 (1989) (1989) 1984