Original U.S. WWII Early War Unopened K Ration Breakfast Unit by The Kellogg Co. Spade Grip Assembly so it may just be

so it may just be that the plating flaked away over time

The mine uses an M607 pressure fuse

One of the sets has had the retainer clips that holds the back cover on glued in place with some type of putty

Dentremont - Salem Mass

Original U.S. WWII Early War Unopened K Ration Breakfast Unit by The Kellogg Co. Spade Grip Assembly so it may just beOriginal 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