WWII U.S. Army K Ration Reproduction – Mid War Edition by Hero Rations

OVER 5,000+ K RATIONS SOLD!

Thank you to everyone for the amazing support, repeat business, recommendations, feedback, and enthusiasm that continues to help Hero Rations create what many collectors and reenactors consider the most authentic WWII ration reproductions available today!

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EAT EXACTLY WHAT WWII SOLDIERS ATE

Experience history you can hold, see, and eat.

These museum-quality reproduction U.S. Army K Rations are fully assembled, historically researched, and completely ready for:

• WWII reenactments
• Living history events
• Collecting
• Displays
• Educational demonstrations
• Military history enthusiasts
• Each ration arrives boxed and ready to go.

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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

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WATCH AN UNBOXING & TASTE TEST

🎥 Cool video review and tasting:
WWII K Ration Unboxing & Tasting Video

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REUSABLE & REFILLABLE ENTRÉE TINS

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

Simply add water and stir to rehydrate.

Available meal contents include:

• Chopped Ham & Eggs
• American Cheese
• Pork Loaf
  
• Beef & Pork Loaf

Many of the packaging components can also be reused and refilled repeatedly, making these perfect for long-term display and reenacting use.

Traditional single-use canned versions are also available.

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WHY HERO RATIONS?

At Hero Rations, we’ve spent years researching original wartime ration components using examples from our personal collection to reproduce the most historically accurate experience possible.

What makes Hero Rations stand out:

✅ Original WWII examples used as reference material
✅ Multiple authentic packaging, ingredient, and material sources
✅ Professionally printed cartons — NOT home printer reproductions
✅ Correctly packed internal configurations
✅ Historically accurate inner waxed cartons and kraft outer boxes
✅ Correct can sizes and proper accessory placement
✅ High attention to historical detail with no expense spared

Unlike many reproductions, our kits are packed exactly like originals:

• Correctly sized cans
• Cigarette boxes beside the entrée can
• Matches above the can
• Tightly packed accessory bags
• Gum positioned outside the cellophane bag

Just like original wartime packing methods.

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INCLUDED CONTENTS

MID WAR BREAKFAST UNIT

Includes:

• Domino or Jack Frost wrapped sugar cubes
• Two packs of K biscuits (K-2, K-4)
• Mid-war style gum with foil inner wrap
• Period cigarette pack
• Cellophane wrapped Dromedary fruit bar
• Soluble coffee in foil laminated envelope
• Correctly stamped entrée can
  

Reusable entrée tin contains:

• Freeze-dried Chopped Ham & Eggs

Single-use option contains:

• Ham

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MID WAR DINNER UNIT

Includes:

• Two biscuit packs or large square JB Carr biscuit pack
• Cigarette box
• Stick gum
• Granulated sugar box
• Lemon juice powder sachet
• Wrapped caramels or Cholettos
• Correctly stamped entrée can
• Fully functional single-row matchbook

Reusable entrée tin contains:

• Freeze-dried American Cheese

Single-use option contains:

• American Cheese

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MID WAR SUPPER UNIT

Includes:

• Two biscuit packs or large square JB Carr biscuit pack
• Cigarette box
• Stick gum
• K Ration D-Bar or sweet chocolate bar
• Bouillon envelope with powder
• Waldorf toilet paper
• Correctly stamped entrée can

Reusable entrée tin may contain:

• Freeze-dried Pork Loaf with Apple & Carrot
  
• Beef & Pork Loaf blend

Single-use option contains:

• Ham

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READY FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT

Everything arrives fully assembled and ready for:

• Immediate consumption
• WWII displays
• Reenacting
• Living history impressions
• Collection display

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REFILL KITS AVAILABLE

We also offer REFILL kits for morale K Rations, allowing you to reuse most packaging components while replacing consumable items that cannot easily be resealed or reused.

Please see our other listings for refill options.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Historically Accurate Biscuits

Our biscuits are produced to WWII specifications using:

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

Produced using sanitary GMP food preparation techniques.

Allergen Information

Contains:

• Wheat
• Milk
• Pork ingredients

Additional ingredient information available upon request.

Cigarette Packs

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

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HISTORICAL IMPRESSION NOTES

This reproduction represents the Mid-War series U.S. Army K Ration configuration used extensively during WWII. These kits are ideal for a wide range of wartime impressions and displays from the middle years of the war onward.