Historical information
These waterproof canvas covered dressing kits were carried by all service personnel on active service. They were used as first aid for field injuries, especially when Medics were unable to immediately treat or evacuate injured from battle areas. They saved many lives through wound compression slowing bleedin
Significance
Field first aid, dressing pack, dressing kit, field dressing
Physical description
Wound dressing / first aid pack
2 cloth brown Puttees