Place | Europe: United Kingdom |
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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 |
First Field Dressing
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.