Original Civil War Hardtack Remains – Found in Atlanta Area
This is a truly unique and fascinating artifact from the Civil War era: the broken remains of an original Hardtack biscuit, recovered from the Atlanta area. Though fragmented, this rare relic offers a tangible link to the daily life and hardships of Union and Confederate soldiers alike.
Infamously tough and virtually inedible without preparation, hardtack was often broken up with rocks, bayonets, or rifle butts, then either soaked in water or fried in bacon grease to make it chewable. Soldiers sometimes kept it in their cheek to soften it with saliva before swallowing.
A compelling conversation piece and an unusual addition to any Civil War collection, this fragment tells the gritty, often-overlooked story of soldier sustenance and survival.
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This is a truly unique and fascinating artifact from the Civil War era: the broken remains of an original Hardtack biscuit, recovered from the Atlanta area. Though fragmented, this rare relic offers a tangible link to the daily life and hardships of Union and Confederate soldiers alike.
Infamously tough and virtually inedible without preparation, hardtack was often broken up with rocks, bayonets, or rifle butts, then either soaked in water or fried in bacon grease to make it chewable. Soldiers sometimes kept it in their cheek to soften it with saliva before swallowing.
A compelling conversation piece and an unusual addition to any Civil War collection, this fragment tells the gritty, often-overlooked story of soldier sustenance and survival.
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