Name/Title
Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI) Can B-3Entry/Object ID
1980.14.5Description
This is a can labeled as B-3 because it was the third can in the Bread Unit of the Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI) rations. These rations were used between 1958 and 1980. The can is green with black text on the top. The text on the top of the can reads,"B-3 Unit/ Cookies/ Jam/ Cocoa Beverage/ Powder". The can came from box 1980.14.3. The can measures 3.75" (h) x 3" (dia).Collection
Permanent CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CanNomenclature Class
ContainersNomenclature Category
Category 07: Distribution & Transportation ObjectsProvenance
Notes
The K- rations were obtained by us while in the service, bought about 1965 in a carton as emergency supplies.