Rarity of candy in B-3A MCI 1970

[Sethmjesmer]

I just bought my first B-3A ration from 1970 and it came with a chocolate covered vanilla cream cookie. I thought this would be a odd item to have in the heat in Vietnam. I was just wondering if anyone else might know more on how common this candy option is for these rations. Thanks for any info you may have to share!

[cavguy]

In my opinion this cookie is a cool item that represents a interesting snack concept used in the MCI's- (cookies wrapped in wax, then packed in a can!) However, I am not sure we can call this item rare, as these cookies were included in all B-3A units from a particular production year. There are also other types of cookies & fudge bars too. I am also not sure exactly how desirable this item is, from a collectors standpoint it would be desirable for display, however some purists place more value in these cans unopened. So you know, I am about 99.9% sure this cookies is inedible sadly.... for me personally that is where I would place its value, on being edible or not!