Emergency Field Cooker, "Hot Box", W. & F. MFG. CO., Ration, Ten-in-One

Genuine WWII US Army Emergency Field Cooker, issued in Ten-in-One rations.

Manufactured by W. & F. Mfg. Co., Inc. in Buffalo, New York.

After digging a 6-inch-deep hole, the GI would place one 'Hot Box' at the bottom and light it with a match prior to placing a mess kit or food can over the flamme -- within 10 minutes, the meal was ready to eat.

Burning time: 25 minutes.

Complete, untouched condition.