British Emergency Ration,1944. It is dated "4/44" with a paper label seal "WSS&Co. Ltd. PKD 4/44". The tin is 3.25 inches by 4.25 inches and about an inch tall. The cover states: EMERGENCY RATION: Purpose of Contents: To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. TO OPEN: Strip off Band Insert coin in corner grove and turn NOTICE: Not to be opened except by order of an officer. The emergency ration was about 170 grams of a vitamin-enriched high energy chocolate bar and was stored in a sealed tin box. In 1944 the 24 hour ration was introduced and the emergency ration became less practical. The men were under orders to only eat the emergency ration if there was no other food available.