RATIONS OF THE AGE OF EMPIRE
Erbswurst--The German Army's Staff of Life!
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ERBSWURST-
 
Shown in the "Between Wars" colourful packing as is still used today--Note that we are not sure which wars the Germans are currently in between... :-)
 
The lumps in front are the indvidual servings of Compressed Split Pea Soup, of which 6 are contained per package. Each piece makes 1/4 Liter (1 Cup) of soup.  

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