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1910 – 1918 US ARMY RATION TIN SET – 1910
CONDIMENT CAN & 1916 BACON TIN: Introduced with
the Model 1910 Haversack (Backpack), this Condiment Can
and Bacon Tin set was a considerable improvement over
the previously issued cloth bags. When the soldiers
took to the field, carrying their rations of bacon (salt
pork), sugar, coffee and salt in the respective cloth
bags, it soon turned into a sodden mess which saturated
not only the portion bags, but the haversacks and
uniforms as well, and surely did nothing to enhance the
already meager rations. These tin containers not only
protected the food stuffs, but contained any leaking
fluids.
The Condiment Can has separate compartments in the
divided main chamber for the sugar and coffee rations,
with another small compartment recessed in one of the
screw lids for a ration of salt. This can is complete
with all caps present and fully functional; the body is
free of dents or damage, and there is no corrosion. The
original oxidized tin plating is present on the exterior
and the bright tin plating is intact on the interior of
the compartments.
The Model 1916 Bacon Tin was issued to the individual
soldier to carry his daily ration of bacon or meat,
designed to prevent the meat grease from soiling his
knapsack or pack. This is the second pattern of this
can which was first introduced in 1913. The 1913
version incorporated a hinged lid which still permitted
the grease to leak, and that lid was replaced with the
friction fit lid featured on this tin. The lid is
stamped with the legend “MODEL 1916” and the maker’s
initials and dated 1918, indicating World War One
production. The tin is full form with no dents or other
signs of severe use or wear, and there is no corrosion.
The original oxidized tin plating is present on the
exterior and the bright tin plating on the interior.
This set is one of the basic items of issue for the
soldier’s campaign kit. (0419) $50 for the set
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