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British 1880's to 1918 Ration Repros for Sale
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Currently we are offering the following British WW1 and earlier ration reproductions for sale:
 
 

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Tommy's Iron Ration
 
This is the standard carried by British Soldiers since just before the Boer War, and would be appropriate for any impression from 1890's through 1920's. It contains:
 
1 Tin of Tinned Beef (but better known as 'Bully Beef') in the classic Fray Bentos brand tapered tin with side-key opening.
 
2 Packs (3 ounces each) of plain biscuits contained in an inner cello-like bag and wrapped in the appropriately labeled outer paper wrap)
 

Order No:  WWI001BR
 
 
Price:
 
$ 8.95 a set,
 
or stock up for $24.00 for 3 sets

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M&V
 
Meat and Vegetable, often also referred to as "Tinned Turk" or "Dog Meat", was actually a meat and vegetable stew in stubby 24 ounce tins. This item has been in use since the Boer war, and survived (albeit in foil pouch form) until today.
 
There are two varieties available:
 
1. Commercial M&V--Generally bearing a label that indicates maker (Maconochie Bros) and address, generally on white or coloured paper.  (no choice). Suitable for any impression from 1880's through 1940's!
 
2. 'Military Stores' ('Supply Dump') issue, in cans bearing buff-coloured labels.
 
KINDLY ADVISE WHICH STYLE YOU WANT!

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Order No:  WWI003BR
 
Price:
 
$ 3.75/tin
 
Choose Type/Date
or stock up for $ 9.95 for 3 tins
 
PLEASE NOTE:
 
The military (plain label) tins are dated. Please Select from the list provided.
Choose Type/Date

COMING ATTRACTIONS:
 
"Bovril"-Style Emergency Beef and Cocoa Rations
From Boer to Boche--Don't leave home without them!
 
Tinned beans with Boer War and WW1 Labels
 
"Homefront" Gift packets with Sweets etc.
 
"Daily Ration" Components
 
Cigarette and Tobacco Packs