Reproduction K Ration Boxes.
I have tried to faithfully reproduce both the inner and outer packaging of later
type US WWII K rations. Sourcing the correct weight of card, colours, fonts, layout and
dimensions has taken a long time but here they are. If you are a reenactor or a living
history enthusiast these are for you. These are NOT fuzzy photocopies they are printed pin
sharp on the correct weight card and look like they just came out of the crate! Original k
rations are impossible to find, cost a fortune and if you are lucky enough to find one you
are so scared of damaging them they stay on the shelf and rarely make it into your musette
bag, Jeep, Dodge, Sherman or whatever you drive / carry. The reaction so far from WWII
reenactors and vehicle owners that have seen these is 'wow'
I have reproduced the artwork on these items using a number of different originals as
guides. K rations were made by many companies during the war but for continuity I have
used one manufacturers name for all three.
The artwork was developed to boost morale among troops, making it easier for them to tell
which box contained which meal. All branches of the army including infantry, armoured and
airborne 'chowed down' with these. Also included are two smaller D Ration boxes again
printed on heavy weight card and to correct dimensions. These rather than a meal were more
of a snack "to be eaten over about half an hour!"
All the boxes come assembled, folded flat and ready to fill.