Sujet

First aid kit, 1943-1945. Creator: Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc..

Légende

A U.S. Army-issued first aid kit from World War II labeled [For Gas Casualties Only]. The green painted metal box has four latches on each side so, that when open, the lid remains attached to the body. On the top of the kit, text reads, [FIRST AID / STOCK NO. 9776400 / FOR GAS CASUALITIES ONLY]. In the center, the [U.S. ARMY / MEDICAL DEPARTMENT] with their insignia of caduceus, or two snakes winding around a winged staff. A label of INSTRCTIONS-GAS CASUALTY KIT] is adhered to the lid interior. Listed are all the items found in the kit and how they should be used.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM21A73_221

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

102,1Mo (3,5Mo) / 59,9cm x 42,8cm / 7069 x 5050 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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