Yaffling Irons

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Yaffling Irons - Cutlery.

Actually the list is rather longer than one name. Cutlery can confuse those not aware of the range of expressions used to describe them within the RN & RM.

Gobbling Rods.
KFS (Knife/Fork/Spoon)
Eating Irons.
Fighting Gear.

The principle weapon is the spoon, it can handle babies heads (steak & kidney pudding), peas, tea, apple flakes, you name it. When issued with a set in 1970 they came in a rather neat little green pouch made from waterproofed canvas. These days they are probably supplied in something Gucci made out of Goretex.

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