Jul 28, 2010 this book is the definitive reference on the topic. It was thought that even if japan does not fold now, the war will certainly be over before the books can be used. Buy home frontcivil defence world war ii militaria and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Lot of wwii war ration books coupons and military book united states pa duran. Shipping is free usps first class package to any us address.
World war ii opa red point ration tokens wwii, rare mm. The global marketplace for vintage and handmade items. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. Wwii world war ii ration books 1 2 3 4 stamps black leather. Lot of wwii war ration books coupoons 1234 record file and mileage indiana. Mar 23, 2007 ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. The government found it necessary to ration food, gas, and even clothing during that time. Making an exception to my pre1922 only rule, here are some high quality scans of u.
Usmf members this section is dedicated to highlighting the items that have been returned to recipents owners or their families by our membership or items that forum members would like to attempt to return to the original recipentowner or families. Get the best deals on war ration book when you shop the largest online. Each person was allowed 48 blue points and 64 red points per month. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 photographs and over 200 charts, wartime advertisements and other educational aids, it represents the most accurate and detailed look at the rations provided to the german soldier in world war ii. The work of issuing ration books and exchanging used stamps for certificates was. Ration books became a way of life for everyone at home during world war ii. This section will allow any member to post or list named.
Wwii lot, german arm bands,ration books, medals,unit crest. Note the first stamps in war ration book one will be used for the purchase of sugar. Shortly after the commencement of world war two, rationing was introduced in canada on january 24, 1942, to limit the use of imported food and to free up supplies for the military and their allies. With the pending capitulation of japan, the printing of ration books for 1946 was halted by the opa on august, 1945. I was given 6 war ration books with most of the stamps still in them. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much. The three books where all used by the same family with the name of gooch who lived at 36 geraint road downham south east london, the list of suppliers are located in lewisham and catford. This section will allow any member to post or list named medals. There are 100 war ration books for sale on etsy, and. That information is not t either, i am guessing it was bland. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages have been used gone. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Learn more about rationing for the war effort during world war ii with. The army and navy were growing, as was the nations effort to aid its allies overseas.
With the onset of world war ii, numerous challenges confronted the american people. Please do not be deceived by my low feedback score. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. Interesting question, since i have some as family heirlooms, meaning they are not for sale. War ration books were issued containing point currency for processed foods blue stamps and meats, fish, fats, cheese, etc. We will also redirect inquiries from families who join here because of posted items. Meat rationing in world war ii the british columbia food.
The items rationed included canned goods, meats, sugar, coffee, tires, gas and more. To meet this surging demand, the federal government took steps to conserve crucial supplies, including establishing a rationing. Holders like these would help protect the book and its stamps. This new ration book, replacement for present books when their stamps are used up, will be distributed during the early summer. Heres a look at what those ration books and rationing stamps looked like.
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. Palmer for office of war information, march 1943 universal history archiveuig via getty images rationing was a fact of life during world war ii. Canadian ration for sale shop military collectibles. The national wwii museum tells the story of the american experience in the war that changed the world why it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today so that all generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn. 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. This is a picture of a ration book from world war ii. Blue stamps were good for canned goods such as vegetables and dried fruits.
Brief history opa stands for office of price administration tokens replaced the green ration stamps for processed food on feb 20, 1944 stopped being issued in 1945 used to ration retail items during the end of wwii. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. Unfollow world war 2 ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. In the end, more than 11 million ration books were distributed. You had to have ration stamps to buy things at the store. Clauberg, solingen encircling a standing knight, iron proof etched to back of blade. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. March 1, 1942 food rationing begins nationwide the. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. He also went from being single in the first book to married with a wife and four children in 1940. 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.
Home frontcivil defence world war ii militaria for sale ebay. In 1944, ration tokens were issued as a means of reducing the number of food ration stamps handled by the bank and food trade. Each book contained between 7 and 10 panes of sequentially numbered coupons, and a postcard that needed to be sent in to get the next book. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets for sale. Ration books were very valuable and had to be presented to the grocery clerk.
An antihoarding, prorationing poster from the united states in world war ii. Following germanys defeat, stroop was sentenced to death for war crimes by a us military tribunal during the dachau trials in 1947. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the. Aided by the discovery of a large body of wartime british government intelligence reports this volume helps to further unravel the mysteries of the wartime german food industry. Canadian war ration books food rationing in canada 19421947. I forgot to schedule a thanksgiving post, so after the rabid consumerism many americans display on black friday weekend and throughout the christmas shopping season, i think this topic is, in a way, highly relevant to the holidays. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. The patriotic cover colors are still strong and all pages are intact with no damage. World war 2 ration books the war ration was not very high. New listing world war ii us army air forces pilot wings.
War ration book one ration coupons on the home front, 1942. If you notice it states, that if you are not happy with your item send back for full refund that is how i sell my items. A total of 6 different war ration books were issued from 1942 to 1945. What is the value of war ration book four with stamps inside. B stickers were issued to workers in the military industry, entitling. I was on ebay for 15 years with a 120,000 feedbacks with 100% positive. T are three full sheets with smaller rations stamps and they are numbered 1 48. Imports were reduced or cut off entirely, as in the case of rubber. 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.
Army anglo canadian cigarette case ww2,tobacco ration tin militaria. The office of price administration opa was in charge of rationing consumer goods such as sugar, coffee, shoes, household appliances, and other goods during world war ii. Jan 31, 20 the small coins introduced in 1944 were used by retailers to give change back for food bought with ration stamps. Original ww ii united states collectibles for sale ebay. Included is a gasoline licence and ration coupon book from 1943 1944 with all of the coupons being used. This world war ii resource includes 48 task cards related to the major people, events and themes of world war ii. War ration book five undated mileage ration coupons, undated box1, folder4 containers description dates box folder 1 4 item 1.
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. On august 15, 1945, world war ii gas rationing was ended on the west coast of the united states. We are not affiliated withor embrace the philosophies of any radical, political, or racist organizations. It still cost money, but you couldnt even buy it unless you had stamps. War ii, many factories began the process of converting to military production. New listing ww2 us army air force pilot wing pins, patches, bars, bracelet lot. Once a persons ration stamps were used up for a month, she couldnt buy any more of that type of food. This new book is the followon work to the authors wellreceived rations of the german wehrmacht in world war ii.
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. We are very particular about what we sell to collectorsreenactors. Unfollow ration books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Guide to the world war ii ration coupon collection, 19421946. This assembled collection consists of war ration books 1, 2, and 4 issued in the. Large lot of 1940s wwii ontario canada ration books. Sugar and sweets were so limited mom and her siblings used to chew on candle wax and other inedible things. Find great deals on ebay for ration book and ration book lot. Rationingrationing became necessary because the war created shortages.
World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. Make offer two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. War ration book two book 2 introduced january 1943. Issued quarterly, they contained bible studies and hymns for servicemen of christian faith. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. 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. World war ii ration coupon collection date 19421946 creator united states.
Guide to the world war ii rationing collection, 19421945. 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. The opa accepted ration book applications and issued ration books, from which consumers tore out stamps in order to purchase food and other supplies at grocery stores. The standard ration book includes coupons for staples like flour, wheat, sugar, and meat. Red stamps were used later when meat, fish and dairy products were added to the rationed foods. Dbg militaria ww2 homefront ration books 1944 45 x 3 same family ww2 homefront ration books dated 1944 45 in good used condition. Check out our war ration book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our militaria shops. War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how. What is the value of world war 2 ration books with all the. On dutyfor god and country was a spiritual devotional offered to servicemen during wwii. This book still has 3 full pages of stamps, one page has 2 stamps used,gone and it looks like 2 pages. These photos captured what happened when the united states. Wwii war ration 1944 opa grocery store poster sign women keep home front pledge.
Items that are sold at 1944 militaria are only for historical purposes. Biggest array of canadian ration at competitive prices. Australia ration leather carrier war ration book lot. Why not create a role play area and provide all children with one, allowing them to experience rationing firsthand. Civilians still needed these materials for consumer goods as well.
Lot of wwii war ration books coupons and military book united. The war ration stamps are very common and the demand for them in the collectors circle is not very high. Mileage certificate undated world war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946. This is an original world war ii united states ration book, printed in 1943. 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. Pricing depends on rarity, and they get more value, the more provenance you can document tying it to particular families, particular persons, and so on. The most common war ration book material is cotton.