Created by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Davis Emergency Equipment Co., Inc., American
Date
1943-1945
Medium
paint on metal with ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 × 9 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (7.6 × 24.1 × 14 cm)
Description
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.
Place made
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
first aid kits
Topic
Medicine
Military
World War II
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
Object number
2017.111.23
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd567ec0cfc-6d79-450c-8659-863bd91bfc18

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