- 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
- 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.




