Original U.S. WWII K-Ration Crate by the American Chicle Company - Dated May 1943 Czech Militaria The gold striped band around

The gold striped band around the cap indicates the rank of Admiral

38 cal bullet mold in one of the inlets

Most known examples have frames engraved with New York style foliate arabesque scrolls and the two-piece smooth walnut grips were varnished

All details and lettering are still easily discernible

The rare Anti-Aircraft sight properly mounts onto the fitting on the barrel jacket

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration Crate by the American Chicle Company - Dated May 1943 Czech Militaria The gold striped band aroundOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a good worn example of a rather rare wooden crate that would have contained 12 K Rations. The box is in wonderful condition and retains mostly legible stamping on the front and side. The box was manufactured by the American Chicle Company. The box measures approximately 12 x 22 x 7 and would make for a wonderful addition to any WWII G. I. collection! There is heavy cracking across the crate and some material