Model 1913 “Patton” Cavalry Sword
Model 1913 “Patton” Cavalry Sword Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1913 Cavalry Sword After touring Europe looking at the cavalry swords of
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The M-1916 Bacon Tin
The M-1916 bacon tin succeeded the more crudely made M-1910 bacon tin after a similar yet still unsatisfactory attempt in 1913. It has rounded corners, and a thinner lip around the top of the container for the lid, which secured solely by friction, unlike the M-1910 bacon tin which had hinges. The most important part about the design is the elimination of soldered seams. The M-1910 bacon tin has soldered seams, which would crack and spill bacon grease on the soldier’s gear and uniform. The rounded corners and one-piece bottom made it impossible to spill grease. This model was also marked on top of the lid “MODEL OF 1916.” and sometimes included the manufacturer’s name & date. This model served the military well into the 1920’s.
Why a container just for bacon? Traditionally, bacon and other rations were carried by troops on the move since the Revolutionary War. World War One was no different! Soldiers usually ate food prepared by field cooks in a wagon, which proved satisfactory, or at least tolerable. However, when the troops were on the frontlines fighting the Hun, or on a march fighting cramps, prepared food was harder to obtain and had to be carried by the soldiers in their haversacks. Bacon, bread, coffee, salt, sugar, and chocolate were the most common rations issued out. Bacon was a harder food item to carry, hence the creation of the bacon tin. It also freed up the mess kit for cooking and eating, which would be difficult if the bacon was carried in it.
Army Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap
Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1902 Cotton Visor Cap After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Army decided
April 27, 2026
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Army Model 1902 Dress Visor Cap
Model 1902 Dress Visor Cap Home Civil War Late 1800’s WWI The Model 1902 Dress Visor Caps After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Army decided
April 27, 2026
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