Accession Number | REL45575.003 |
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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 |
Pair of compressed triangular bandages
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.
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