Posted: 7/8/2006 5:49:14 PM EDT
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edited thanks for the replies , it's definitely a WWI bacon can -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I picked up this interesting tinned steel can painted dark military olive green, the top of the lid is clearly stamped Model of 1916 |
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glennhyatt.com/messgear/messgeard.htm you guys were right! it's a WWI Doughboy's bacon can! these were used to store salt, dried meat, bacon, etc model 1910 bacon tin they were discontinued after WWI in favor of canned food 
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