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uncommon1900-1945
Dutch State Bread Ration Card
Netherlands · 1918 · 200 Grams Bread / 50 Grams Bread
A red and pink printed ration card issued by the Dutch government, featuring text for 'Rijks-Broodkaart' and values of '200 Gram Brood' and '50 GR. brood'.
Issued in 1918 during World War I, this card was part of the Dutch government's rationing system to ensure equitable distribution of essential goods like bread amidst wartime shortages, despite the Netherlands' neutrality.
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Image: Rijksmuseum · License: CC0
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