| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM00809 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Tin, Wax |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1917-1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Field cooking tin : German Army
Description
Small tin with inset press-on lid. The tin has a partial field grey-green finish, and originally contained a mixture of wax and methylated spirits.
History / Summary
German trench cooker captured by Australian troops in the attack on Hamel, 4 July 1918. The small tin contained a compound of wax and methylated spirits which when lit would produce enough heat to boil water or warm a meal. As the compound quickly evaporated if exposed to the air, it was necessary to keep the tin sealed while not in use.