Historical information

Associated with WW2 Circa 1940's and used commonly as a section or platoon medical kit whilst on duty.

Significance

Associated with Australian Army WW2, section medical kit. WW2 1940-1945. Australian Army issue.

Physical description

Canvas kit with leather carrying/shoulder strap. Two silver metal studs are on the front flap which fasten the kit together. The kit holds an assortment of tinctures, spoon, ointment, bandages of assorted sizes (guage type), tweezers, safety pins, anbd wound pad. This type of kit is typical of a section or platoon medical kit used when out on patrol or exercise.

Inscriptions & markings

On the front flap partially unreadable and then underneath the caption "First Aid".