Original U.S. WWII Early War D-Ration with White Label - Rare - Field Ration D Manufacture Type_Original Items We can also see some

We can also see some filler repairs on the bottom under the fore stock

It's very possible this example made its way home with a USGI following the defeat of Germany during WWII

bases on the South Pacific

268 in May 1917

and then became secretary of the joint staff for GEN Westmoreland in the Military Assistance Command

Original U.S. WWII Early War D-Ration with White Label - Rare - Field Ration D Manufacture Type_Original Items We can also see someOriginal Item. Only One Available. Military chocolate has been a part of standard United States military rations since the original D ration bar of 1937. Today, military chocolate is issued to troops as part of basic field rations and sundry packs. Chocolate rations served two purposes: as a morale boost, and as a high energy, pocket sized emergency ration. Military chocolate rations are often made in special lots to military specifications for