Weight of the Marching Order Kit (1915)
The following chart features the itemized weight of the French infantryman's marching order kit according to the 1915 regulations.
Item Type |
In or On the BackpackItem |
Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Clothing: | Jacket | |
| Equipment: | Backpack | |
| Brushes (1 of each for 5 men): Clothing, Boot, Rifle Cleaning | ||
| Hand Towel | ||
| 1 Grease Tin | ||
| Cotton Underdrawers | ||
| Cotton Shirt | ||
| Greatcoat Strap | ||
| Spoon | ||
| Individual Mess-Kit | ||
| Rest Shoes | ||
| Canvas Gaiters (1 pair) | ||
| Gaiter Foot-Straps | ||
| Soldier’s Booklet | ||
| Handkerchief | ||
| Soap | ||
| Sewing Kit | ||
| Camping: | Tent Canvas (with accessories) | |
| Blanket | ||
| Ration Baggies | ||
| Squad Cooking Implements1 | ||
| Armament: | Rifle Cleaning Rod | |
| Rifle Cleaning Kit (1 for 4 men) and Accessories | ||
| Rations | Reserve Rations (2 days) | |
| Tools: | Portable Tools2 | |
On the Man |
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| Clothing: | Greatcoat | |
| Trousers | ||
| Headware: | Kepi | |
| Equipment: | Suspension Braces | |
| Rifle Sling | ||
| Cartridge Pouches (3) | ||
| Belt and Accessories | ||
| Small Equipment: | Trouser Suspenders | |
| Boots | ||
| Underdrawers | ||
| Flannel Belt | ||
| Shirt | ||
| Cravat | ||
| Haversack | ||
| Handkerchief | ||
| Cup | ||
| Camping: | 1-Liter Canteen with sling | |
| Armament: | Rifle | |
| Blade-Bayonet with scabbard | ||
| Ammunition: | Cartridges (120) | |
| Rations: | Cold Meal (in the haversack) | |
| Miscellaneous: | First-Aid Bandage Packet | |
| ID Plaque | ||
Combined Total: 5862.5 lbs |
1At least 1 of the following: Camping Mess-Pan (2 per squad): 2.3 lbs; Camping Stewpot (4 per squad): 2.7 lbs; Coffee-Grinder (1 for 2 squads): 2.2 lbs; Distribution Sack (2 per squad): 2 lbs.
2One of the following: Spade-Shovel (112 per company): 2 lbs; Pickaxe (32 per company): 3.6 lbs; Hatchet (1 per squad): 2.2 lbs; Axe (3 per company): 3.5 lbs; Pick (4 company): 3.5 lbs; Articulated Saw (1 per company): 1.2 lbs; Wire-Cutters (4 per company): 1.2 lbs.
