British World War II Rations
British WW II 24-Hour Rations – Spam
These rations were issued to British troops beginning in 1944, just before D-Day. This version contains a tinned pork product much like Spam, one of the seven original versions of the ration. Here is a list of the items you will receive.
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1 tin of a Spam-like product,
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1 pack of "Biscuits, Plain" (Hard Bread/Crackers),
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1 block "Chocolate, Vitamin Fortified",
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1 sachet of "Boiled Sweets",
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2 Tea Blocks (late war Tea-Milk-Sugar Combo),
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1 pack of "Biscuit, Sweet",
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1 pack of plain matches,
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1 pack of Latrine Paper,
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1 Pack of Oatmeal, Instant,
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2 packets of Meat Broth,
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2 packs of Chewing Gum,
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1 pack of Sugar Tablets,
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1 Instruction and Menu Sheet
These are identical to the rations issued just prior to D-Day and were generally issued 2 per man.
PRICE: $19.95
British WW II 24 Hour Rations - Chicken
These rations were issued to British troops beginning in 1944, just before D-Day. This version contains tinned chicken, one of the seven original versions of the ration. Here is a list of the items you will receive.
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1 tin of canned chicken,
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1 Pocket Tin Opener,
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1 pack of "Biscuits, Plain" (Hard Bread/Crackers),
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1 block "Chocolate, Vitamin Fortified",
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1 sachet of "Boiled Sweets",
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2 Tea Blocks (late war Tea-Milk-Sugar Combo),
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1 pack of "Biscuit, Sweet",
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1 pack of plain matches,
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1 pack of Latrine Paper,
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1 Pack of Oatmeal, Instant,
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2 packets of Meat Broth,
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2 packs of Chewing Gum,
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2 packs of Sugar Tablets,
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1 Instruction and Menu Sheet
These are identical to the rations issued just prior to D-Day and were generally issued 2 per man. Sorry, the helmet and rucksack are not offered, included, or available.
PRICE: $19.95
British WW II 24-Hour Rations – Tuna
These are reproductions of the rations that were issued to British troops beginning in 1944, just before D-Day. This version contains tinned ham, one of the seven original versions of the ration. Here is a list of the items you will receive.
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1 tin of Tuna in Brine,
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1 Pocket Tin Opener,
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1 pack of "Biscuits, Plain" (Hard Bread/Crackers),
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1 block "Chocolate, Vitamin Fortified",
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1 sachet of "Boiled Sweets",
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2 Tea Blocks (late war Tea-Milk-Sugar Combo),
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1 pack of "Biscuit, Sweet",
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1 pack of plain matches,
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1 pack of Latrine Paper,
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1 Pack of Oatmeal, Instant,
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2 packets of Meat Broth,
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2 packs of Chewing Gum,
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2 packs of Sugar Tablets,kreighof@yahoo.com
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1 Instruction and Menu Sheet
These are identical to the rations issued just prior to D-Day and were generally issued 2 per man.
PRICE: $19.95
British Emergency Ration Mark I
This is a Reproduction WW2 Emergency Ration for British Soldiers
This ration is great for any British or Commonwealth Trooper, or for US
forces “stuck” with British Rations!
You get an olive-drab emergency ration tin with proper markings, double-lacquered and double sealed (proper cloth-reinforced adhesive ribbon and waterproofing lacquer) which contains:
· 1.25 Ounce Chocolate Nut Cake
· 4 Tablets of Pressed Sugar
· Tea Sufficient for a 12oz mug
· 1 Packet of matches
The tea is soluble and may be used with hot or cold water.
There is the proper usage instruction label in the lid.
This ration will be perfect to carry in your Battledress pocket, or, as some British Soldiers did, in their helmet scrim.
PRICE: $11.95
Reproduction Horlick's Emergency Rations Mark III
This is a modern-day reproduction of the British WW II Horlick’s Emergency Food Ration, Mark III. Even though this commercially labeled box was initially only intended for aircrews, it was a much sought-after ration by all forces, and was often carried by commandoes, airborne types, and other independent units as a supplement to the Army Mark I and Mark II rations. It contains 12 food tablets that were meant to sustain a person for 24 hours.
Our tin contains real food ration tablets, that will sustain a person for 24 hours. That’s “sustain,” not provide a satisfying meal...Still, your specialist kit should not be without this item. The tin box is commercially marked, is authentically painted RAF Sand Yellow, and has the Armed Services oversleeve with instructions for use.
Several of the lads actually carry these in their real world 24-hour emergency kit, which makes good sense. If they are a good emergency back-up for a WW II re-enactor, they will also do good service for a civilian working late, traveling back country roads, or stuck in rush hour traffic.
PLEASE NOTE: You are bidding for one tin. The photo that accompanies the auction shows three tins, in order to show the various details. The auction is for one tin, however.
PRICE: $12.95
Horlick's Emergency Rations Mark III with Refill Kit
This is a modern-day reproduction of the British WW II Horlick’s Emergency Food Ration, Mark III.
By popular demand, we have added a refill kit. While designed in the style of other WW II British rations, the refill kit was not a standard military item. However many re-enactors and exhibitors have asked for a spare set of tablets - either to re-use the tin, or to display the tin and the contents without breaking the seal on the tin.
The tin and refill kit each contain 12 real food ration tablets, which will sustain a person for 24 hours. Your specialist kit should not be without this item. The tin box is commercially marked, is authentically painted RAF Sand Yellow, and has the Armed Services oversleeve with instructions for use.
These kits are being carried by some of our combat troops in the Middle East, and they have provided backup food for hunters, hikers, and commuters stuck in rush hour traffic. They have a shelf life on 7-10 years, so you can throw a kit into your pack or glove box, and forget about it until you need it.
PRICE: 18.50
British Rations Heater - Tommy Cooker
Eager to cook up Yaffle or "Brew Up", but no one has prepared a cooking fire or brought a RSC Mess Section along? Willing to fight enemies to the death, but unwilling to risk life and limb on a suicidal Petrol Cooker? Never did get your issue of Solid Fuel Cookers?
Well, there is hope, lads!
Cook on the WW 2 version of the jelled fuel "Blackie Brand" Patent Tommy Cooker that has seen use from the Sudan of the 1880’s, on through the Trenches of WW1 to the Blitzkrieg, and clear into today's British Army!
Our stoves feature the same sturdy simplicity of the originals!
The Cookers consist of a cooking ring that sits on the fuel container and is extremely lightweight. The fuel tins themselves contain sufficient fuel for 6 hours of continual operation, enough to heat tea water for even the most fashionable regiment!
Each cooker comes with a tin of jelled fuel. While these may have contained all sorts of hazardous material during the war, these cookers can be operated in all conditions, even indoors, without any health risks, as they burn jelled alcohol fuel.
These will support a mess kit half full of Steak and Kidney, or a P44 Canteen cup full of boiling tea. When we ran out of fuel on one grueling occasion, we used twigs and waxed cardboard from K-Ration boxes and brewed up quite successfully!
Sorry - the revolver is not included, offered, or available.
PRICE: $17.95
British WW II Tommy Cooker Fuel
Don’t come up short of fuel when it’s time to brew a morning cuppa – these spare fuel containers are light, compact, and provide the same three-hour burn time as the original that came with your cooker.
While the label and container are exact replicas of the WW II product, the fuel inside is a clean, modern gel fuel that is safe to use indoors or out. It’s easily lit, hot burning, and turns your Tommy Cooker into an efficient field stove.
Order several, as they have a long shelf life.
PRICE: $7.95
British WW 2 Early War Tinned Milk Ration
This is a reproduction of the personal-size (5 ounce) tin of evaporated milk, which Tommy was likely to have in his kit to turn a "cuppa" into a steamy delight. This was especially important when using the coarse strong tea found in the Service Blend Ration. A great way to civilize the brew when you and your mates take a break and brew-up.
This early war version comes with a buff label, with dates ranging from 1939 to the early 1940's.
PRICE: $3.95
British WW 2 Late War Tinned Milk Ration
This is a reproduction of the personal-size (5 ounce) tin of evaporated milk, which Tommy was likely to have in his kit to turn a "cuppa" into a steamy delight. This was especially important when using the coarse strong tea found in the Service Blend Ration. A great way to civilize the brew when you and your mates take a break and brew-up.
This late war version comes with a replica green label, and is dated 1944.
PRICE: $3.95
