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D Ration kits
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The D-bar was sealed in a cellophane bag and then inserted in a small cardboard box. After closing this carton the cardboard box was submerged in wax, making the package waterproof.
Twelve of these D-bar boxes were then placed in a master carton. Twelve of these master cartons were packed in a wooden shipping case. So, one wooden case held 144 individual D-bars.
The ration kits I offer are not assembled and do not contain any foodstuff. These are to put together and filled with food by yourself. All the boxes, packaging, and wrappers are shipped flat. Dry-fit everything first before glueing.
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These kits consists of one master carton with twelve D-bar cartons and twelve cellophane bags to seal the chocolate bar in. There are two types of D-bar cartons: early and late.
The early type carry the nomenclature "U. S. Army Field Ration D", and the late type has the nomenclature "Ration, Type D" with a warning against malaria on its back panel.
The early version was produced from late 1941 until mid 1943. Production started again early 1944 and these (late) D Rations were packed in individual cartons with the later style label. Both types are good for D-day and later impressions.
The D-bar cartons are printed on brown card stock, so that after waxing with white or brown paraffin the cartons will look very authentic.
Because it appeared that Hershey used the same master carton design throughout the war, I choose this generic design for the master carton.
Even after the change to "Ration, Type D", the carton's label would still read "U.S. Army Field Ration D". The master cartons were closed with 2-inch wide kraft paper tape.
All kits consist of one master carton, 12 D-bar cartons and 12 cellophane bags.
Early D Ration kit €20
Late D Ration kit €20
