Historical information

This item was found among memorabilia belonging to Gethla Forsyth (AH Graduate 1936) who served with the Australian Army Nursing Service during World War 2. translating the Japanes script shows that it was from Japanese army medical supplies with date of manufacture May 1942

Significance

Of significance to he AHNL as an example of World War 2 medical equipment

Physical description

Unopend discoloured cream waxed paper packet, presumably containing 2 silk sutures. Black print on front of packet. Within a double line border, that has a small five pointed star in centre top, is Japanese script, '7' and 0.3m x 2. The packet has been mouted on white carboard with clear photocorners along with item 202601.048

Inscriptions & markings

Previous catlogue number handwitten [black ink] at top right of cardboard '(a) written at right of packet. '(b)' written at right of 202601.048