Original U.S. WWII Early War D-Ration with White Label - Rare - Field Ration D Manufacture Type_Original Items on the chamber) with a

on the chamber) with a 24" octagonal barrel and full-length magazine tube

which extends down both of the sleeves

bases on the South Pacific

It's very possible this example made its way home with a USGI following the defeat of Germany during WWII

and then became secretary of the joint staff for GEN Westmoreland in the Military Assistance Command

Original U.S. WWII Early War D-Ration with White Label - Rare - Field Ration D Manufacture Type_Original Items on the chamber) with aOriginal Item. Only One Available. Military chocolate has been a part of standard United States military rations since the original D ration bar of 1937. Today, military chocolate is issued to troops as part of basic field rations and sundry packs. Chocolate rations served two purposes: as a morale boost, and as a high energy, pocket sized emergency ration. Military chocolate rations are often made in special lots to military specifications for