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English: A 1941 C Ration B unit, with contents: 3 biscuits, cellophane wrapped chocolate fudge, 3 pressed sugar cubes, and a small tin of soluble (instant) coffee. Note the key included to open the accompanying A ration (the opening key for the B ration was soldered to the base of the can) Can label indicates contents and supplier:
"2.50 oz Biscuit, 1.00 oz Confection, .50 oz Sugar, .25 oz Soluble Coffee
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, Chicago Ill.".
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Source http://www.dscp.dla.mil/subs/subhist.htm
Author US Army

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