#238 is actually called a P38. It is a can opener that came about WWII and
the Korean War for opening those infamous rations. They even ended up being
given out along with some canned good in the stores at one time......
I may even still have one or two around here some place....

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George H Hughes
Warner Robins, GA



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Just posted a few more this morning:

http://puzzlephotos.blogspot.com/


Rob



How fitting that item 238 is a P-38 GI can opener



So named because it was supposed to take 38 punches to work its way
around the top of a standard K-ration can.

Jeff (Smoke 'em if youve got 'em...)

I think it was C-rations and not K-rations.

Philski