Token, Ration
Object number2016.34.2
Datec. 1942
MediumFiber
DescriptionWorld War II ration token. Vulcanized fiber. Round. Red. Edge shows brown core. Each side has the same inscribed text denoting the token's value.Dimensions0.625 x 0.625 x 0.031 x 0.625 in. (1.6 x 1.6 x 0.1 x 1.6 cm)MarksEach side has the same inscribed text:
Along top: "[star] OPA [star]";
Along bottom: "RED [star] POINT";
and at center "1" with "X" to the left and "H" to the right.
Historical NotesWorld War II ration token. Red ration tokens were used for meats and fats.
Previous owner
Theresa Weber
Related institution
Office of Price Administration
Subjects
Terms
On View
Not on viewc. 1942
1944-1945
1960-1985
c. 1983
H. J. Heinz Company
C. and E. Marshall Company
Squires Carriage Company