Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Phillips Packing Company, Inc. Antique Cartridge Firearms The shape of the weapon

The shape of the weapon is similar to the ancient Greek Xiphos

Following a stint in the military

with the five foot guard regiments

He was awarded the Navy Cross and his citation is as follows

It is also marked with mold number 8

Original U.S. WWII K-Ration "Morale Series" Dinner Meal Unit by Phillips Packing Company, Inc. Antique Cartridge Firearms The shape of the weaponOriginal 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