The C-Rations made from the kits below closely replicate the combat ration of the U.S. Army in World War Two, the Field Ration Type C. While they are not completely accurate renditions of the originals, they look remarkably close to the originals to all but the most well informed militaria collector or historian and best of all, they are edible. Every attempt has been made to locate commercial foodstuffs that are as close as possible to the original meals and edible components. Food products recommended in the kits are available in most large grocery stores, and the other required materials are available at most large office supply stores or specialty shops. No actual materials, foodstuffs, or cans are contained in the kits.

Non-toxic paints and glues should always be used in conjuction with and in the preparation of all food products. Packaging methods recommended are meant only for the short term storage of foodstuffs and are not meant for the long term storage of foodstuffs.

Each kit contains the pre-printed labels necessary to make a C-Ration and its component parts, as well as an instruction article on the individual ration with:

• An instructions article containing complete information on how to make a C-Ration and the products and materials needed to make the ration with detailed diagrams and instructions, along with pictures of the completed kit rations;
  
• Tips on where to obtain the necessary materials and foodstuffs; and
• A short history of the ration with period images of the actual rations and components.
  

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12 Ounce C-Rations & 15 Ounce Test/Early Style C-Rations

Originally tested in 12 oz., 15 oz. and 16 oz. cans, the C-Ration was standardized in a 12 oz. smooth, gold-tone lacquered can in late 1940. Consisting of two parts: The canned meat or M-Unit and the accessories or B-Unit, six cans together, three M-Units and three B-Units, constituted one days ration. Included in the kit are enough pre-printed labels for the 12 oz. and 15 oz. C-Ration cans in the test/early war label style to make 4 complete rations. Labels for the M-Units (Meat & Vegetable Stew, Meat & Vegetable Hash and Meat & Beans - all three and three B-Units = one ration) and the B-Unit, as well as the beverage packages contained in the B-Unit, are included. Complete instructions, construction diagrams, complete information on foodstuffs required and an illustrated history of the C-Ration and its components are also included.
At an average cost of between $3.00 and $6.00 per meal, after intial set-up costs are factored, this is one of the most economical rations to produce.
Catalog No. 1-A, Make Your Own C-Ration Instructions Kit (Test/Early War style label).   $25.00 plus Shipping and Handling Charges.  ORDER