Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Supper Meal Unit by Hills Brothers Co. Category_Receiver and probably the year of

and probably the year of manufacture

The leather is still supple but does show wear at the collar and some other areas

but the Allies landed in an area defended by German troops

Helmet features textured original period colored camouflage paint in various shades of grey

There is a bit of cracking near the pommel

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Supper Meal Unit by Hills Brothers Co. Category_Receiver and probably the year ofOriginal 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