Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Beech-Nut Packing Company - Sealed Japanese Flags the Eighth Avenue Armory was

the Eighth Avenue Armory was constructed for the regiment

In service for just 20 years

I wonder if any strapping great Tommy loaded down with his Bren Gun and all his gear really stood in the landing craft wearing these "Water Wings"

as used during the 1860's

The ramrod is brass mounted walnut and not of the 'swivel" type later introduced as the New Land Pattern

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Beech-Nut Packing Company - Sealed Japanese Flags the Eighth Avenue Armory wasOriginal 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