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uncommon1900-1945
Norway 1919 Bread Ration Card
Norway · 1919 · for bread
A 1919 Norwegian bread ration card, featuring an inset of 1-krone and 2-krone emergency paper currency, colloquially known as 'bolsjevik' and 'rødgardist'.
Issued in the aftermath of World War I, this card reflects Norway's food rationing efforts during a period of scarcity. The emergency currency highlights the economic challenges of the era.
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Image: Official works of the Norwegian government · License: Public domain
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