Pair of compressed triangular bandages

Accession Number REL45575.003
Collection type Technology
Object type Technology
Physical description Cotton, Paper
Maker BPC
Place made United Kingdom: England
Date made c. 1939-1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Two packages each containing two bandages. The triangular bandages are compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in light blue paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package. The maker's details are printed on the white label in dark blue; on the front is written 'BPC TRIANGULAR BANDAGES TWO COMPRESSED' and 'Made in England' is printed on the back. A small strip of white cotton extends from the label at the back.

History / Summary

There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of the items included in first aid kits issued to army and civil defence units during the Second World War.