Equipment - DRESSING, FIELD, c1956

Historical information

Part of standard issue equipment to front line servicemen for first aid.
Issued to Robert G. Jackson. Posted to Butterworth in 1966-69 as Flight Sergeant.

Physical description

Small compressed Brown packet made of paper with yellow label affixed on both sides. Label has black writing, Packet in middle has white pull strings so that package can be ripped open easily. Contents of packet is a white sterilised bandage to be used on burns. On both ends are instructions on how to open packet.

Inscriptions & markings

Labelled - "Standard dressing B.P.C. No. 11 Medium burn dressing" followed by directions for use. Instructions on both ends - "To open packet pull tape".

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