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This unique advertising piece is a Chuga Can II candy container, featuring the A&W.O.L. brand and a distinct military cargo theme. The front of the can states "OFFICIAL MILITARY CARGO" and prominently displays the "A&W.O.L." logo, with the intriguing text "CONTENTS MISSING FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY." The reverse side provides details for "Chuga Can II CANDY No. 16 of 20," along with a list of ingredients including sugar, dextrose, starch, artificial flavor & color, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and carnauba wax. It specifies distribution by Fleercorp, located in Phila., 19141, and notes a net weight of .45 oz. The design is a playful take on military rations, making it a distinctive collector's item.The container is a small cylindrical piece, likely made of cardboard with metal ends, reflecting a classic candy packaging style. It's a fun and unusual item that captures a specific era of candy marketing, perfect for collectors of vintage candy containers, advertising ephemera, or unique novelty items.
