Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Phillips Packing Company, Inc. Antique Cartridge Firearms who inspected R

who inspected R

possibly at the axis pin or due to wear from use

and indicates 1943 manufacture by Felbeck & Picard of Solingen

It is also marked with mold number 8

He was awarded the Navy Cross and his citation is as follows

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Phillips Packing Company, Inc. Antique Cartridge Firearms who inspected ROriginal Items: Only One Available. The K ration was an individual daily combat food ration which was introduced by the United States Army during World War II. It was originally intended as an individually packaged daily ration for issue to airborne troops, tank crews, motorcycle couriers, and other mobile forces for a short duration. The K ration provided three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner (lunch) and supper (dinner). The K ration