War ration book 1944 dimensional

A ration stamp or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations when rationing is in force. Now before anybody starts on about respecting gifts, im not selling it, its just every time i look at it i see something extremely valuable, from a historical reference point of view. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch. Feb 12, 2012 last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. Nov 07, 2012 today is day three of my wartime kitchen and ration book cooking challenge, and today is all about eggs. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were. The only way to survive was to implement world war 2 rationing, and soon the ration book would become the most important book in every british household. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 school teachers, pta groups and other volunteers. Wwii ration books are items of historic ephemera dating from the second world war. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer.

On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. Cartoon giving information on new rationing tokens, february 1944 us government. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. Create a role play area and provide students with one, and let them experience rationing firsthand. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 1944 45. Great product, great service and quickly delivered.

Other meat value of 1 shilling and 2 pence equivalent to 2 chops cooking fat 4 oz. The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have impro. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. The above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Reviewed in the united kingdom on september 21, 2016. For example, world war ii ration books include the persons name, age, address, occupation, and even their height and weight. Janice and fiona have also been busy in their wartime. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. Jul 10, 2015 the above photo are blue ration stamps from a real war ration book number two. Oct 10, 2019 before the start of world war ii the uk imported 55 million tons of food, a mere month after the start of world war ii they imported 12 million. Jul 11, 2016 this meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. This replica is faithfully reproduced by a professional uk printer, and is an actual copy of an original ration book from 1944 1945. The 10in1 ration, introduced later in the war, was a prepackaged version of the b ration providing a days ration for ten men. World war two ration stamp points release dates living like.

Four different series of war ration books were issued. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. It will limit their purchases of sugar beginnning around the middle of march to 12 ounces per individual per week. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Last year my mum gave me a ration book that dates back to world war 2, shes a hairdresser and one of her customers, an old lady, learnt that i was interested in history and gave me it. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. Home page ration book search why war ration book no.

Ministry of food ration book issued to hm queen mary, 1944 1945. Yesterday was a vegetarian day for us, and i made a rather tasty woolton pie, you can read all about it here. Ration book collections online museum of new zealand te papa. The 224th suffered the highest number of casualties of any 2nd aif infantry battalion. Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing.

The inside pages of the war ration book number two. Those of us who dont remember the war may not think much of the sacrifices made by people at home, as thousands also died abroad. Buy world war 2 ration books and get the best deals. Ration stamps became a kind of currency with each family being issued a war ration book. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. Living on rations in the second world war i was there. Use this ration booklet to teach about ww2 and rationing. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. World war ii wwii opa mileage ration identification folder 1944 free shipping thevintageprincipal. Rationing is a vital part of your countrys war effort. World war 2 clothing book ration ipswich suffolk 194445. Rationing of processed foods started march 1st, 1943. Today is day three of my wartime kitchen and ration book cooking challenge, and today is all about eggs. Great reproduction, used for my grandsons refugee day in school.

Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. In 1942 rationing had started for sugar, gasoline and other goods. Collection includes eight ration books from 1943 to 1944. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods. This meant planning meals carefully, being creative with menus, and not wasting food. Ration books of world war ii arizona historical society.

Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat, milk, cheese, eggs and cooking fat were also on the ration. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. This was especially important when using the coarse strong tea found in the service blend ration. I will do a part two for the food stamps taking it into 1944 as our research continues. The wartime kitchen and ration book cooking day three. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps.

Before world war ii, keeping food on britains tables was heavily dependent on foreign. This late war version comes with a replica green label, and is dated 1944. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. Hi, my grandmother past away in 2000 she was born in jan, 1922 and lived through the war in her teens after she died i looked through all her things and found these food ration stamps, two of the ration 3 books and, three of the ration four stamp books all still have remaining stamps, including my grandmother and my grandfathers along with another family members. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. There is a note on the back of the book that reads. Vintage war ration book holder, war sugar purchase certificate, four copies of ration book 4, war ration stamps, 1940s world war ii items. More than 8,000 ration boards across the country administered the program. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. This ration book belonged to luella runck of oxford, indiana. The small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps.

Each stamp authorized a purchase of rationed goods in the quantity and time designated, and the book guaranteed each family its fair share of goods made scarce, thanks to the war. Ration book used during world war ii with sheets of stamps inserted in the middle. Today, i decided to learn a little more about ration books because they are an interesting historical artifact in addition to being a useful genealogy aid. Click view posters other ads for more items that are being sold. A great way to civilize the brew when you and your mates take a break and brewup. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The name and address details are left blank front of the ration book therefore students could fill in their own details. American civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may. Why not create a role play area and provide all children with one, allowing them to experience rationing firsthand. Staining, soiling and other cosmetic damage would detract from the resale value of your wwii era ephemera. The book was issued to roland otto mueller of falls city, texas on may 4, 1942. The c ration was for use under combat conditions where field kitchens were unavailable.

Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It contains four pages of point stamps, similar to the point stamps in war ration book 2, though slightly different in design and printed in brown ink. Ration stamps were widely used during world war ii by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal. In january 1940, every individual was issued with a ration book and. Rationing began on 8th january 1940 when bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. A b ration included three varieties of meat, four vegetables, a dessert and canned fruit or fruit juice. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. Ww2 replica ration book, evacuee tag and identity card by memorabilia pack company. This item is an old menu from the monticue motel and restaurant, located on route 31 at the donegal interchange of the pennsylvania turnpike. Wwii ration books utilised a system that ensured that everyone had equal amounts of food, clothes and provisions and were an integral part of the war effort in the united kingdom, united states and germany.

The dimensions of the halfpage advertisement are approximately 5. Individuals used these books daily to purchase rationed goods such as sugar, butter, beefsteak, and gas. It is interesting to note that some cookbooks published during the war featured sugarless recipes so home cooks could more easily comply with the rationing program. The most common war ration book material is cotton. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial. For the human activity of reasoning, see rationality. War ration book three ration coupons on the home front. World war ii ration books, 194345 collection information biographical sketch scope and content note cataloging information processed by emily castle august 2006 manuscript and visual collections department william henry smith memorial library indiana historical society 450 west ohio street indianapolis, in 462023269. Maps, menus, military and war time paul and paul collectibles. Cataloging information for additional information on this. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store.

Any attempt to violate the rules is an effort to deny someone his share and will create hardship and help the enemy. Hm queen marys ration book, 1944 1945 imperial war museums. This replica book is from 19441945, it contains stamps from retailers for products such as meat. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers.