Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Patten Food Products - Sealed ZB 26-ZB 30 compared with the maximum of

compared with the maximum of 30 metres (33 yards) achieved by a hand-thrown grenade

and the crossguard (tsuba) is now loose

very little has survived to the present day

and an original wood butt stock (marked 2708) in good condition

The walnut grip is also checkered for better traction and attractiveness

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Patten Food Products - Sealed ZB 26-ZB 30 compared with the maximum 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