1918 - Imperial German Army Field (Iron) Rations issued between 1914-1918, possibly captured by members of 87th Battalion (CGG) CEF

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Name/Title

Description

1918 - Imperial German Army Field (Iron) Rations issued between 1914-1918, possibly captured by members of 87th Battalion (CGG) CEF The WW1 Iron Ration was an emergency ration carried by soldiers in the field. It included preserved meat, cheese, biscuits, tea, sugar, and salt. Soldiers were instructed to eat it only as a last resort when normal supplies were unavailable German Field (Iron) Rations typically consisted of: 250g (8.8 oz) biscuit; 200g (7 oz.) preserved meat or 170g (6 oz.) bacon; 150g (5.3 oz.) preserved vegetables; 25g (9/10 oz.) coffee; 25g (9/10 oz.) salt.

Created By

Bertille L. Hurel

Create Date

August 16, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

October 27, 2024