iron rations

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All three agreed that relief funds were now being spread so thin that those being helped were on "iron rations."

From Time Magazine Archive

Disappointed we lie down and consider whether we couldn’t have a go at the iron rations.

From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque

He was dirty and unshaven inside the unit, sick of iron rations pushed through the airlock, stiff and sore with exertion.

From Duel on Syrtis by Anderson, Poul William

The next day illuminating flares, iron rations, spare water-bottles, bombs, and maps were given to the men.

From The Story of the "9th King's" in France by Roberts, Enos Herbert Glynne

At night he crawled over to the bodies of the dead and took their water-bottles and "iron" rations, and so brought drink and food to his stricken friends.

From Now It Can Be Told by Gibbs, Philip