Historical information

Issued to Service Personal whilst on active service to render first aid if required.

Physical description

Unopened rectangle packet covered in off-white cotton (or similar) containing a bandage and gauze pad. The front of the package is printed with an inscription identifying it as a 'First Field Dressing' along with a list of contents and instructions for use in blue writing. Text crossed with diagonal red arrow from bottom right hand side pointing to top left corner.

Inscriptions & markings

FIRST FIELD DRESSING
Tear apart the uncemented corner as indicated by the arrow and remove the paper.
Take the folded ends of the bandage in each hand, and, keeping the bandage taut, apply the gauze pad to the wound and fix the bandage.
In case of head wounds when respirators have to be worn, care should be taken to adjust the pad so that it does not interfere with the fit of the face piece.
DO NOT HANDLE THE GAUZE OR WOUND
Johnson & Johnson Pty. Ltd. Sydney
July, 1942