WWII U.S. Army K Ration Reproduction – Museum Quality by Hero Rations

OVER 5,000+ K RATIONS SOLD!

Thank you to everyone for the incredible support, repeat business, recommendations, and feedback that has helped Hero Rations continue producing what many collectors and reenactors consider the most authentic reproduction WWII rations available today!

Most orders are made-to-order. Please allow 1–5 business days for shipment.

NEW CUSTOM K RATION CANS!

Our newest generation of K Ration cans has arrived and they are better than ever:

• Professionally manufactured for modern food safety
• Made to the correct original WWII dimensions
• Hidden removable & resealable tops
• Correct lithographed lid printing
• Ultra-durable printed finish resistant to scratching and chipping
• Superior to painted finishes commonly used by other reproduction vendors

READY TO EAT – OR REUSABLE AGAIN AND AGAIN

Our K Rations feature optional reusable/refillable entrée tins containing freeze-dried foods that match the ORIGINAL WWII recipes and meal contents:

• Breakfast: Chopped Ham & Eggs
• Dinner: American Cheese
• Supper: Pork Loaf

Simply add water and stir to rehydrate!

Many packaging components throughout the ration are also reusable and refillable, making them perfect for:

• Reenacting
• Living history displays
• Collecting
• Educational demonstrations
• WWII impressions

We also continue to offer traditional single-use canned options.

WHAT MAKES HERO RATIONS DIFFERENT?

At Hero Rations, we’ve spent years researching original WWII ration components to reproduce the most historically accurate experience possible.

Why collectors choose Hero Rations:

✅ Built using original ration examples from our personal collection
✅ Over 240+ unique ingredients, packaging items, papers, cartons, and components used across our kits
✅ Professionally printed cartons — NOT home inkjet reproductions
✅ Correctly packed exactly like original wartime K Rations
✅ Correct can sizes and accessory placement
✅ Historically accurate inner waxed cartons and outer morale boxes
✅ Freeze-dried foods based on original recipes and contents
✅ No expense spared in development and authenticity

Unlike many reproductions, our cigarette cartons and entrée cans are correctly arranged side-by-side with the matches positioned above the can — just like originals.

INCLUDED CONTENTS

BREAKFAST UNIT

Includes:

• 3 Domino wrapped sugar tablets
• 2 packs of K biscuits (made from original recipes)
• Early war stick gum
• Early war Fleetwood cigarette pack
• Long-style Dromedary fruit bar
• Soluble coffee in foil envelope
• Freeze-dried Chopped Ham & Eggs entrée

DINNER UNIT

Includes:

• 3 Domino wrapped sugar tablets
• 2 packs of K biscuits
• Early war stick gum
• Early war Fleetwood cigarette pack
• Malted milk & dextrose tablets
• Unsweetened lemon juice powder
• Freeze-dried American Cheese entrée

SUPPER UNIT

Includes:

• 2 packs of K biscuits
• Early war stick gum
• Early war Fleetwood cigarette pack
• Early war 2oz D-Ration bar
• Beef bouillon powder
• Freeze-dried Pork Loaf entrée

PERFECT FOR

• WWII reenactments
• Living history events
• Collectors
• Museum displays
• Educational demonstrations
• Military history enthusiasts
• Film/photo props

Everything arrives ready for immediate display or consumption.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Historically Accurate Biscuits

Our K biscuits are made to correct WWII specifications using:

• Fresh milled flour
• Invert sugar
• Milk powder
• Malt
• Sea salt
• Shortening
• Molasses & wheat germ (K-2 biscuits)

Produced using GMP sanitary preparation techniques.

Allergen Information

Contains wheat, milk, and pork ingredients.

Additional ingredient details available upon request.

Cigarette Packs

Cigarette packs are included for historical accuracy only and contain NO tobacco products.

IMPRESSION NOTES

This reproduction represents the first series of U.S. Army K Rations, produced from 1942 into early 1943. Due to the large quantities manufactured and continued wartime use, these rations are appropriate for nearly any WWII U.S. Army impression throughout the war.