Pair of compressed bandages

Two packets of compressed white open weave bandages. The bandage is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in brown paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed in dark blue. ' White Open Wove COMPRESSED BANDAGE 3 inches x 4 yards / British Made by GREENHALGH'S PTY. LTD. Sydney, Melbourne and Wellington N.Z.' At both short ends is written: 'W.O.W. Compressed Bandage 3" x 4 yards.'

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.