LW Emergency Flight Ration Tin

Original Luftwaffe Absprungverpflegung container, a survival ration box issued to German aircrew during the Second World War. These containers were designed to carry emergency food supplies for pilots and aircrew who were forced to bail out over hostile or remote territory. The container is manufactured from black-painted steel and retains its original field-used finish with honest wear and patina. A wire handle and latch system allowed the box to be securely attached to parachute harness equipment or survival gear. The lid is clearly stamped: “Dose f. Absprungverpflegung 10-6068A-1 FL 415617” The FL-number (Fliegnummer) identifies the item as official Luftwaffe flight equipment, part of the standardized aviation supply system used for pilot gear and aircraft equipment. These ration containers typically held high-calorie emergency rations, designed to help downed aircrew survive until rescue or return to friendly lines.