Original U.S. WWII Early War Unissued K Ration Breakfast Unit by The Kellogg Co. Japanese Documents and Books The M1879 is referred to

The M1879 is referred to as the "cavalry model" and the M1883 as the "officer's model

This very nice example features a 7½" barrel and all matching serial numbers 38525 on all visible parts including barrel

which we have not seen on other examples

which represents maker Anton Schenkls Nachfolger of Vienna

this is a very good condition MVSN insignia

Original U.S. WWII Early War Unissued K Ration Breakfast Unit by The Kellogg Co. Japanese Documents and Books The M1879 is referred toOriginal 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