Elements of a United States Military Meal, Combat, Individual ration, as served in Da Nang, South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, 1966 or 1967 The Meal, Combat, Individual (MCI) was the name of canned wet combat rations issued by the United States Armed Forces from 1958 to 1980, when it was replaced by the Meal, Ready-to-Eat (MRE). This Portuguese Navy 24 Hour Ration is quite the MRE. Technically, the C-ration of the Vietnam-era was a different thing than the World War II C-ration, but troops still called it a "C-rat," and it was very similar in packaging and content. Above—crew members on a UH-1 Huey helicopter deliver C-rations to soldiers in the field during the Vietnam War. Each C-ration meal contained around 1,200 calories and was designed to be one-third of a soldier's daily . Unopened. Not suitable for consumption. Cigarettes were bad for your health along with bullets. I will post them at the bottom. During World War II, C-Rations included a cigarette packet of nine cigarettes. $50: VE-1123 Vietnam period shoulder bag for machine gun . Add a certificate of authenticity! Although officially a new ration, the MCI was derived from and very similar to the original C-Ration, and in fact continued to be called "C-Rations" by American troops throughout its production life as a combat ration (1958-1980). Tobacco chews were also a bit popular in those days. Free shipping for many products! In 1975 they stopped putting cigarettes in rations which raised hell with US troops everywhere. Enjoy! The C-4 ration included the issue of two 6 oz. Vintage Collector Food Packet Survival Abandoned Aircraft. opened vietnam c-ration accessory pack with lucky strike cigarettes. C Ration, Chesterfield Collectible Tobacco Cigarettes, Cigarette Pack, Vietnam War Collectibles, Original Vietnam War Uniforms, Original Vietnam War Patches, Original Vietnam War Personal & Field Gear, Vietnam War Reproduction Collectibles (1961-1975), Vietnam Jacket, Cigarette Tubes Bend the stillattached lid so that the inside of the can lid is facing 180 degreese from it's original position (inside up). This is the food US soldiers ate when deployed in the Vietnam War. In the late thirties a proposal came up for a new emergency ration consisting of 8 ounces of bean-cereal, 1 ounce of soluble coffee and a 3-ounce chocolate jam bar, all packed in a 12-ounce can providing one meal of 1400 calories. This is a very nice Vietnam Era Survival Kit & Ration Packaging collectors set, with great display potential. A selection of United States military C-ration cans from the World War II era (the vanilla caramels and Old Gold cigarettes were not part of the ration) A United States Airman's Meal, Combat, Individual ration (also called a C-ration). The War Front - Home VIETNAM NEWPORT C RATION CIGARETTES $25.00 Out of Stock SKU: B-079-cig1 Want to add to your purchase or gift? can issued for one meal in the C-3 ration. The sealed plastic bag contains cigarettes, matches, chewing gum, instant coffee, cream substitute, sugar and salt. an accessory packet containing cigarettes, matches, chewing gum, toilet paper, coffee, creamer, sugar, and salt; and a spoon. 15 British writer G. K. Chesterton compared the risks of smoking in combat to "the perils of gluttony in a famine." 15(p51) Cigarettes were . Above—crew members on a UH-1 helicopter deliver C-rations to soldiers in the field during the Vietnam War. Choose the meal to be consumed 3. DaNang, Vietnam, circa 1966 - 1967. See more ideas about vietnam, vietnam war, vietnam war photos. Although officially a new ration, the MCI was derived from and very similar to the original C-Ration, and in fact continued to be called "C-Rations" by American troops throughout its production life as a combat ration (1958-1980). In 1958, the defense department decided to vary the offerings in C-rations with a menu that featured a dozen different items. WWI era Everything Else. These are HIGHLY sought after and will be snagged up as quickly as a person sees it. Our WW2 ration packages are sold empty and ready for your choice of food. $6.95 $2.75 shipping Military DOD Vietnam C-Rations Wrapped Shelby P-38.1 $6.95 $2.75 shipping Each complete C-ration contained about 2,900 calories and sufficient vitamins to keep the troops healthy . PalMal, Marlboro, Winstons, Bensons & Hedges, Newport. . The ration had to contain meat, bread, canned fruit, and some kind of dessert. "C" (combat) Rations has been the staple of the American Soldier from WWII through Vietnam. VIETNAM ERA C-RATION ACCESSORY PACK with CIGARETTS - B-3 UNIT | eBay Skip to main content who flew both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft during the Vietnam War. Don't say I didn't warn you! $39.99. There is a choice of packs e.g. An accessory packet containing cigarettes, matches, chewing gum, toilet paper, coffee, cream, sugar, and salt and a spoon. $100-200 Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. Ration, Individual, Combat C-4 (MIL-R-1504C) was developed as a modification of the C-3 ration. one B unit; an accessory packet containing cigarettes, matches, chewing gum, toilet paper, coffee, cream, sugar, and salt; and a spoon. so any complete MCIs sold without cigarettes are likely post-Vietnam. GREAT FOOTLOCKER OR COMBAT FIELD PACK DISPLAY ITEM. guaranteed original. Unsure Of Exact Age. Want to add to your purchase or gift? Filed under Vietnam War. . Great for the nerves, bad for the lungs, a must have item. chewing gum, cigarettes and toilet paper. When the Army transitioned over to MREs in 1981, the cigarettes went out of fashion. Bend the edges of the can to form a handle 6. PORTLAND , OR. 13515 SE McLoughlin Blvd . 15 Cigarettes had been regarded as a physical and moral hazard, 16 but by 1918, previously anticigarette organizations and the military were giving them to troops. Contents The C-Ration, or Field Ration, Type C, was a prepared and canned wet combat ration intended to be issued to U.S. military land forces when fresh food ( A-ration) or packaged unprepared food . In 1958, the defense department decided to vary the offerings in C-rations with a menu that featured a dozen different items. C-Ration Cigarettes. Typical commercial brands issued in the cigarette rations in Vietnam were: Camel, Chesterfield, Kent, Kool, Lucky Strike, Marlboro, Pall Mall, Salem, or Winston. the cigarettes are sold as a 50 year old collectible and are not intended for consumption. The foil pieces are 1.75"x1.75" and 1.75"x6" in size. Early standardization. Because there were several "vintages" of C's issued to the Marines and Seabees in Vietnam, more than 4 items may be listed in the B groups as well as the brands of cigarettes included in the accessory pack. How to Heat a C-Ration Meal 2. The C-3 ration was more adequate than the original C ration in respect to its nutritional value. During the 1960s C-ration cigarettes were identical to the sample packs of four that tobacco salesreps handed out to the public. Reproduction WW1 Top Hole British Emergency Ration Box $7.00. The Pentagon dubbed the new rations "Meal, Combat, Individual." This is a very nice Vietnam Era Survival Kit & Ration Packaging collectors set, with great display potential. $99.99 $119.99. UNOPENED VIETNAM C-RATION ACCESSORY PACK WITH CIGARETTES. Quick and easy assembly - simply cut, fold and glue (detailed instructions included - use of razor blades or folding tool recommended). We usually ate a C-ration meal in the bush and as Blues, we had the luxury of returning to Phuoc Vinh for our last meal of the day at the mess hall. Set of 6 REPRODUCTION WW2 Era US K Ration Cigarette Packets with inner slides NO Cigarettes Included . The ration was very heavy, weighing 5 lbs . 60s 70s Vietnam Era C-ration Winston And Pall Mall Cigarette Boxes. . Sold as collectible display. A second or B unit might include peanut butter and crackers, chocolate, gum, cigarettes, salt, pepper, and sugar, among other items . This is a collectible item, not to be smoked. 17% off. 4.5 out of 5 stars (82) . As the Doughboys went to France, the ration changed. At top—a C-ration with P-38 can opener. Photo via Wikipedia. . Pork and beans were an added treat. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vietnam War C-Ration Cigarette Pack Newport Repro at the best online prices at eBay! VIETNAM NEWPORT C RATION CIGARETTES. THE OUTER LAYER OF CLEAR PLASTIC IS STARTING TO DELAMINATE FROM THE BROWN PLASTIC. FOR SPECIAL SHOWROOM HOURS - PLEASE LOOK AT UPDATES BELOW. Three cans substituting a complete ration. Vietnam War C-Ration Cigarette Pack Camel Repro | Collectables, Militaria, 1961-1975/ Vietnam War | eBay! (DUMMY) Vietnam War soft cigarette packs No Cigarettes Included Ad by WARTIMERATIONS Ad from shop WARTIMERATIONS WARTIMERATIONS From shop WARTIMERATIONS. After World War II there was an attempt to combine the best features of the C-ration and the K-ration into a . | Condition: Very good. The following year during the Vietnam trial 30 subjects were provided with rations which provided 1,500 cal (6,276 kj) daily, whilst being actively employed. This is a follow up to my first video. Other items were more tolerable. A well-preserved MCI from 1966. . Sample C-Ration Menu (ca1967) Reference Notes "The Meal, Combat, Individual, is designed for issue as the tactical situation dictates, either in individual units as a meal or in multiples of three as a complete ration.Its characteristics emphasize utility, flexibility of use, and more variety of food components than were included in the Ration, Combat, Individual (C Ration) which it replaces. Individual Meals - complete 1 - Beef w/Spiced Sauce, Halved Apricots, Peanut Butter, B-1 Unit - crackers, candy I guess you could call it the "Original Box Meal". That part didn't last long after the war, as the dangers of smoking cigarettes became more widely known. Simple, much like an MRE but the meals were in cans. These Came Out Of C Ration Packs. Tobacco companies have targeted US military personnel 14 since World War I. C-Rations used in Vietnam"The Meal, Combat, Individual, is designed for issue as the . French Air Force Vintage Fighter Pilot Survival Ration. Answer (1 of 4): C-rations, or "Meal, Combat, Individual" used to come with a pack of 5 cigarettes. Note the inclusion of the small packet of Salem cigarettes. Those of you who know what they are tell us you favorite recipes for a gourmet meal. The photo above shows an original VN era Marlboro cigarette pack from a . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vietnam War C Ration Accessory Pack with Cigarettes at the best online prices at eBay! The 4-Pack Cigarettes Package of Toilet Tissue C Ration Packaging. A reproduction/dummy Marlboro 4 pack uniquely found in the US soldiers C-Ration accessory packet issued during the Vietnam War, it's the 4 pack you will typically see tucked into the elastic strap on the M1 helmets as seen in stock archive photos. WWI era Hats Helmets Uniforms Boots. Vintage 1986 US MRE Brown Bags. jmbroberts said: C-rats were a mixed bag (or box). 9/16" x 3/8" x 1/4" (1.4 x 1 x 0.6 cm). You Receive The Two Boxes Shown . $25.00 Price. to new and improved "B" (bread) and "M" (meat) units, each menu contained an accessory packet, fruit, and cigarettes. Check out this full review of a Vietnam War MCI or "C Ration"!This is the food US soldiers ate when deployed in the Vietnam War.Simple, much like an MRE but . Although the meat item can be eaten cold, it is more Some of it was awful, like the canned ham and eggs, or ham and lima beans. Sep 26, 2016 - Explore Debbi Miller's board "Vietnam C Rations and Stuff" on Pinterest. t074. great footlocker or combat field pack display item. VE-1226 Cigarette case from the 67TH TAC Recon Wing. Add a certificate of authenticity! As mentioned by others here, small packages of cigarettes came with C-rations but most of us in infantry kept packs in our rucksacks or sid. It is still commonly referred to as "C-Rations". WWI to 1930's US Militaria + WWI era Metal Insignia & Awards. Some Related Products (Buy more, Save more): 1/35 American Cigarette Packs & Cartons, Vietnam . Soldiers referred to these as C Rations. In addition to the two carboard parts, you will need four cigarettes & two pieces of foil. It contains 4 cigarettes. Vietnam Equipment VE-547 Choice Vietnam Jungle Boots, size 12. This one here turned out to be in pretty bad shape except the cigarettes. Speaker Corp P-38..bb $11.95 $2.75 shipping Military DOD Vietnam C-Rations Wrapped Shelby P-38. Most of our meals in the field consisted of C-Rations, and these were really meant for use in Europe and not for the tropics. A second or B unit might include peanut butter and crackers, chocolate, gum, cigarettes, salt, pepper, and sugar, among other items . In our time a case of C-Rations contained 12 different meals: Ham and Lima Beans, Fried Ham, Ham and Eggs, Pork Steak, Boned Chicken . Free shipping for many products! SKU: ND011. This is the official Quartermaster's description of C-Rations used in Vietnam "The Meal, Combat, Individual, is designed for issue as the tactical situation dictates, either in individual units as a meal or in multiples of three as a complete ration. Ahhhh, what can you say..FREE cigarettes in every C-Ration box. We . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vietnam War C Ration Accessory Pack with Cigarettes at the best online prices at eBay! MCIs first came into operational use in 1958, replacing the WW2 and Korean War models. They Are Still Sealed. 5. Answer (1 of 5): This is an interesting topic and memory from the past. $40 . . In theory, we could have gotten some with Class VI "Personal Item" rations — candies, stationary, booze, cigare. Subscribe. The daily ration of 3 meals provides approximately 3600 calories." There were 4 choices of meat in each B group. Federal Law prohibits the sale of cigarette packaging to minors. must be 18 years old to purchase this item. $100 VE-546 Choice Vietnam Jungle Boots, size 12. Great for a display, but disclaimer- DO NOT EAT! They used to have cigarettes in Rations until 1972. $19.99 REPRODUCTION Vietnam War USA C Ration boxes Set of Three WARTIMERATIONS (134) $9.21 WWII US Army D Ration and Contents - Complete and Edible CIRCoffee (71) $8.99 Set of 2 REPRODUCTION DUMMY Vietnam War era Marlboro cigarettes packets NO Cigarettes are included WARTIMERATIONS (134) $5.12 Large cotton twill emergency ration bag #1. The use of canned wet rations continued through the Vietnam . The Pall Mall Box Has A Dent In The Bottom Left As Detailed In The Last Picture. The ration had to contain meat, bread, canned fruit, and some kind of dessert. . You are viewing Chesterfield Cigarettes C-Ration Vietnam in WWII US Field Gear. Open the can lid leaving at least 1/4 inch metal attached 4. Complete late-war MCI commonly referred to as a "C-ration" without cigarettes in the accessory pack; B-3 Unit with Ham. C Ration, Chesterfield Collectible Tobacco Cigarettes, Cigarette Pack, Vietnam War Collectibles, Original Vietnam War Uniforms, Original Vietnam War Patches, Original Vietnam War Personal & Field Gear, Vietnam War Reproduction Collectibles (1961-1975), Vietnam Jacket, Cigarette Tubes Buy Vintage C Ration 4pk Winston Cigarettes Vietnam Era : GunBroker is the largest seller of Other Military Collectibles Collectibles & Militaria All: 925663930 . Was Told Late 60s. SHOWS STORAGE AGE AND WEAR AND IS STILL SEALED. WE BUY WWI, WWII, VIETNAM WAR COLLECTIBLES AS WELL AS FIREARMS! $249.99. As with all purchases of military collectibles, the . $45: VE-1225 Vietnam Boxed lock and keys. Out of Stock. To this day I've never had better peaches than the C-rat variety, though maybe it was just in contrast with the rest. Various brands. U.S. Army photo Although the meat item could be eaten cold, even the military conceded the improved ration was more palatable when heated. Reproduction WW2 Rations. Vintage Vietnam Era C-Ration Salt & Sugar Packets $2.00 $4.50 shipping Military DOD Vietnam C-Rations Wrapped J.W. C-Rations were boxed canned meals comprised of various meat, vegetable and assorted desserts. $50: VE-1125 Vietnam Grenade Carrier. Vietnam Era C-Ration Cigarette Pack www.hardscrabblefarm.com The photo above shows the components of the cigarette pack. 60s 70s Vietnam Era C-ration Winston And Pall Mall Cigarette Boxes. . THE CIGARETTES ARE SOLD AS A 50 YEAR OLD COLLECTIBLE AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION. In Stock. Contents:12 ounces of bacon or one pound of meat (usually canned Corned Beef), two 8-ounce cans of hard bread or hardtack biscuits, a packet of 1.16 ounces of pre-ground coffee, a packet of 2.4 ounces of granulated sugar, and a packet of 0.16 ounces of salt. cans of fruit for 2 meals to replace the one 12 oz. Please note that an additional 3% transaction fee (displaying as a tax) will be added to your purchase at check out. Commonly known as Cs, C-Rats, C-Rations or Combat Rations. Additional choices of entrees, as well as different B units were developed and added through the years, offering soldiers much needed variety. I haven't smoked for over 40 years but in the Army and Vietnam in 1967 and 69, I did. A United States Airman's Meal, Combat, Individual ration as served in Da Nang, Vietnam, circa 1966-1967. BACKGROUND. In Stock. Due to health concerns, cigarettes were eliminated from the MCI accessory packs in 1975. Four can openers are provided in each case of 12 meals. Box has some stains and tears, can of peaches has been beaten up and has expanded. The packets have been printed on a professional Canon printer using thick high quality photo paper . WWI era Cloth Insignia. Description T004. This information is for those who have only heard the phrase "C-Rations". 9 C ration boxes provided. Reproduction WW2 Lend Lease Pork Tushonka Ration Crate $85.00. There was also a separate "tobacco . No matter the country, the contents of WW2 rations were similar, including some kind of crackers or biscuits, sweets or chocolates, and cigarettes. the contents are complete. HAVE A QUESTION? With main courses like Veal & Pasta, high quality seafood sides, some of the best Flameless Ration Heat. . Accurate stenciling. Because of the cig pack inside, this will NOT last long! The daily ration of 3 meals provides approximately 3600 calories." The locals loved C-Rations…sometimes trading for live chickens, rice and other items and accommodating prisoners. The C-4 ration. 17. SKU: B-079-cig1. Subscribe to our e . Everyone's favorite was the canned peaches. After allowing for unconsumed food, the average caloric intake was 1,366 cal (range 1,331 to 1,388—average 5,715 kj; range 5,568 kj to 5,807 kj). By buying, you attest to being at least 21 years of age or older. The "Honcho Club". This would include various survival items and rations. Tagged as c rations, lrp rations. WWI era Paper & Ephemera. Desserts consisted of crackers, chocolate, fruit cake, fruit cocktail etc., also included was a pack of toilet paper, several cigarettes and two pieces of Chicklet gum. $40 : VE-1124 Mortar carrier's shoulder pads, to support the metal barrel. Original Meal, Combat, Individual, B-3 Unit, Vietnam. Posted by webmaster Reproduction U.S. Army Wound Tablet Packet Out of stock. U.S. Army photo A small pack of cigarettes that came with the C-Ration accesory packet. VIETNAM WAR US ARMY C-RATION CIGARETTE PACKS LOT | Mixed lot of 10 Vietnam War US Army C-Ration cigarette packs. PRODUCTS Pre WWI Militaria. Free shipping for many products! Yes they did in WWI, WWII and right up to Vietnam. Click here to add it to your cart. | Est. REMEMBER OUR FOOD -. Assembled size approx. Before they were removed from military rations in 1975 after scientific data about the health risks of smoking and how it affected troop readiness, cigarettes used to be part of K-rations and C . This video is to review pre 1972 MCI Coffee and Cigarettes.
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