An exceptionally rare, museum-grade original Vietnam War–era U.S. Military MCI (Meal, Combat, Individual) "C-Ration" grouping, complete with olive drab combat tins and untouched field accessory packet contents.
Featuring iconic wartime contractor packaging from the late 1960s–early 1970s, this scarce combat ration grouping includes:
1. RARE COMBAT RATION CANS: - Cinderella Foods Peanut Butter Can: Highly sought-after unopened tin marked "PEANUT BUTTER (Fortified) / Stevens Industries, Inc. Cinderella Foods Division, Dawson, GA". - B-1 Unit (Crackers / Candy): Manufactured by Southern Packaging & Storage Co. in crisp olive drab enamel. - B-1A Unit: Official OD drab ration can stamped "OPEN OTHER END". - Fruit Unit: Stamped "PEARS" in bold black military stenciling. - Meat Unit (M-Unit): Canned ham ration unit with honest period surface oxidation.
2. COMPLETE FIELD ACCESSORY PACKET RATIONS: - Sealed Plastic Ration Spoon: Original unissued white plastic spoon in factory-sealed cellophane sleeve. - Instant Coffee Type II: Unopened packet with Ascorbic Acid by Tenco (Division of The Coca-Cola Company). - Beverage Dry Creamer: 4g dry cream substitute by Sanna Inc., Madison, WI. - Sugar & Salt Packets: 6g sugar by American Sugar Co. and dual 4g salt packets by Leedpak Inc. - Military Matchbook: Moisture-resistant damp-climate matchbook by D.D. Bean & Sons. - Field Paper Pack: Original kraft-paper wrapped field tissue/towel.
NOTE: Sold strictly as an authentic historical military collectible and display artifact; contents are expired and NOT for consumption.
An indispensable, high-end centerpiece for serious Vietnam War militaria collectors, living history displays, grunt rucksack loadouts, and military museum archives.
Condition: Authentic vintage military condition as shown. The Peanut Butter, B-1, B-1A, and Pears cans remain solid with exceptionally crisp, legible stenciling. The meat can shows typical age-related top oxidation and denting. All paper ration packets and the sealed factory spoon remain clean, supple, and intact. Shipped fully insured in a heavy-duty box with ample protective packaging to ensure safe delivery.