A ration stamp, ration coupon, or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are in short supply during wartime or in other emergency situations when rationing is in force. Ration stamps were widely used during World War II by both sides after hostilities caused interruption to the normal supply of goods.
A ration stamp, ration coupon, or ration card is a document issued by a government allowing the holder to obtain food or other items scarce during wartime or in emergencies when rationing is active. Ration stamps were commonly used during World War II by both sides after conflicts halted normal supplies.