Summary
Boer War emergency ration pack, labelled 'Cocoa' and 'Dinner', made by Bovril Limited, London.
Physical Description
Oval-shaped double-ended tin, one end pressed. Labelled 'Cocoa' and 'Dinner'. Contents intact; can sealed.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from F. Whiting, Nov 1962
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Inscriptions
Stamped into metal at top and base of tin: COCOA / DINNER. Printed on paper label, recto: EMERGENCY RATION. / Field Service. / This ration is not to be opened except by / order of an officer [Illeg.] / It is to be carried in the haversack and / produced at inspections, etc. / The ration is calculated to maintain strength for / 30[?] hours if eaten in small quantities at a time. Printed on paper label, verso: CHOCOLATE BASIS. / The contents may be used dry, or one fourth part / boiled in one pint of water. / BOVRIL LIMITED, LONDON.
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Overall Dimensions
65 mm (Width), 50 mm (Depth), 130 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria, Military Rations, Boer War, 1899-1902, Cocoa, Eating & Drinking
