First Field Dressing

Place Europe: United Kingdom
Accession Number REL33773
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Personal Equipment
Physical description Cotton, Gauze, Steel, Waxed paper
Maker Arthur Berton, Ltd
Place made United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made July 1941
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

First Field dressing with a safety pin wrapped in wax paper and stitched to the top of the packet. The front of the packet is printed in blue with instructions for use and the manufacturer's details.

History / Summary

This dressing is a type example of one of the brands available on the British market during the Second World War. They were issued to service personnel and included in first aid kits.