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Leave or Duty Ration Book

1918 - 1918
Subcollections
Isobel Bradbury
World War One
Overview

A pale yellow booklet of coupons issued to service men when on leave. There are two pages inside.

Historical information

The booklet was issued to A.O. Ringger, Rank COMS, Number 188, Unit 2nd Company, Engineers. He was proceeding from England, the beginning of leave was 27 Aug 18 to 10 Sep 18.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSA2025.324b
Item type
Booklets
Material
Paper
Width
10 cm
Height or length
6 cm
Depth
0.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings

On the back of the booklet in typed print at the bottom is "WATERLOW BROS., LAYTON, LTD., London, Harrow and Watford".

Contextual information
Year
1918 - 1918
Statement of significance

Ration coupons were issued to all service men on leave so that they could obtain food when on leave. This issue was for other meat, tea, butter or margarine, lard, cheese and jam, some coupons have been removed. Instructions for use are printed on the inside cover of the booklet.

Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 17 September, 2025
Completeness
94
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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