Carton, Canadian Red Cross, Food Parcel, Prisoner of War
Rare genuine WWII Canadian Red Cross carton, intended for shipping food parcels to prisoners of war through the International Red Cross Committee.
Complete and in good, used condition.
Dimensions: 12.4in x 9.8in x 4.7in.
Empty.
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Rare genuine WWII Canadian Red Cross carton, intended for shipping food parcels to prisoners of war through the International Red Cross Committee.
Complete and in good, used condition.
Dimensions: 12.4in x 9.8in x 4.7in.
Empty.
