WWI Bacon Can
I have several WWI bacon cans and have seen 3 variations on these: * Model of 1916, no manufacturer or date, * Model of 1916, S&B 1917, * Model of 1916, S&B 1918.Now for the questions: 1) If...
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The story of the bacon can begins with the meat can (that is universally referred to as "mess kit") that was recommended for adoption by the Infantry Equipment Board in 1875. The meat can was intended...
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Alibi, thank you for the interesting read. I didn't even know there was such a thing as a bacon can. I have or had WWI mess kits, canteens, etc., but never the bacon can. Are they hard to find? Kevin...
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Model of 1916 Bacon Cans are quite common and they are frequently listed on eBay online auction. Years ago before the internet I purchased a few through catalog sales and I occasionally see them...
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Thank you for the information, Alibi. I only have one Model of 1916 Bacon Tin, and it was made by C.M.P. Since only 21,700 were produced by Cleveland Metal Products, it would account for .005% of...
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In the last 30 years or so collectors and online auction sellers have developed a new meaning to several words that to me are irrelevant, but apparently people use these in the special meaning applied...
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