Original U.S. WWII Unissued "C" Ration Biscuits in Wrapper ger which was apparently broken off

which was apparently broken off at one point

with the typical dark patina from overall staining

This was a significant step as it allowed for mobility of rapid firepower both on the offensive and defensive

He was presumed dead but it was discovered later that he was in fact taken prisoner

The size 56 cap is lined with light brown canvas

Original U.S. WWII Unissued "C" Ration Biscuits in Wrapper ger which was apparently broken offOriginal Items: Only One Available. The C Ration, or Field Ration, Type C, was a prepared and canned wet combat ration intended to be issued to U. S. military land forces when fresh food (A ration) or packaged unprepared food (B ration) prepared in mess halls or field kitchens was not possible or not available, and when a survival ration (K ration or D ration) was insufficient. Development began in 1938 with the first rations being field tested in