1940 British Military Ration Card.

Name/Title

1940 British Military Ration Card.

Entry/Object ID

1999.53.7

Scope and Content

Officer's Ration Card. With the identification of J.H. Fox, unit information, leave or duty term period, and signature and stamp of Officer issuing. Serial No. ZG 247010. The card is of a pink pigment, printed with black ink. The coupons are located on the backside, and they work like stubs which one can rip off. Some of the stubs on this ration card have already been torn off or cut away. This specific ration card is valid for two weeks or 14 days. In order to buy food in the military, individuals must use this card. All the instructions on how to use the card are located on the backside, next to the coupon stubs.

Dimensions

Width

11.5 cm

Length

13.5 cm