British Food Ration Book

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by Imperial War Museums
published on 19 June 2024

British Food Ration Book — A British food ration book. Rationing was introduced during the Second World War (1939-45) and continued for some years after. Each book contained coupons that were required to buy certain foodstuffs in certain quantities. (Imperial War Museums)

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