British WW 2 Late War Compo Rations Breakfast set

British Late War Compo Ration Breakfast Set

This is a set of reproduction WW 2 rations for British Soldiers, containing parts of the ‘Ration, Composite’.

This ration set is great for any British or Commonwealth trooper, or US forces “stuck” with British rations! This set is invasion dated (’44 production year on those items which are dated).

 You get:

One tin of "Oatmeal, Sugar and Fruit". This olive drab re-sealable tin was a standard item of all late-war Composite rations, and was designed to feed six men with oatmeal. It contains two packs of oatmeal (three servings each), one pack of fruit (raisins), one pack of sugar (more than sufficient to sweeten everybody’s oatmeal to taste and have plenty leftover for a cuppa’ tea), an Instruction Sheet, and one small pack of salt for oatmeal preparation. So, instead of munching on modern energy bars for breakfast, break out a tin of Compo Oatmeal for the section and blow your Authenticity Officer away!!! 

One tin of Instant tinned tea. This is the Service Issue Tea that is the classic milk, tea and sugar mixture known to every Tommy from the Compo Ration, Para Ration and 24-hour Ration’s Tea Blocks. This re-closeable tin contains sufficient tea to make 42 ounces of the tea George Blackburn describes in his book “The Guns of Normandy” –See Full quote below!

This set will be a great filler for your small field pack, and will make you the envy of your mates. Perfect for re-enactors, collectors or history buffs.

We will include exact shipping cost in your invoice. We will happily combine purchases to minimize your shipping costs.

Sorry—The mess kit and Tommy Cooker are not included, although Tommy Cookers are available.

From: “The Guns of Normandy” by George Blackwell

“…But, unquestionably, the feature of Compo rations destined to be remembered beyond all others is Compo tea: tea made from tea leaves already mixed with powdered milk and powdered sugar.  Directions say to "sprinkle powder on heated water and bring to the boil, stirring well, three heaped teaspoons to one pint of water."

Every possible variation in the preparation of this tea (was) tried, but...it always (ended) up the same way.  While still too hot to drink, it is a good-looking cup of strong tea.  Even when it becomes just cool enough to be sipped gingerly, it is still a good-tasting cup of tea, if you like your tea strong and sweet.   But let it cool enough to be quaffed and enjoyed, and your lips will be coated with a sticky scum that forms across the surface, which if left undisturbed will become a leathery membrane that can be wound around your finger and flipped away...”