KIT, FIRST AID, 24-UNIT (Type D), CIVILIAN DEFENSE

(submitted by Kriss Usherwood and Alain Batens)

(from the Kriss Usherwood Collection)

NOTE: this kit probably dates back to WW2, it might also have been introduced late war, or immediately postwar … since no dates are indicated, who can tell more ? Data and pictures provided by one of our readers/viewers, Kriss Usherwood, who has quite a remarkable collection of First Aid Kits Thanks again Kriss!

The kit is packed in a rectangular transportable, light, wooden case, like a drawer . Larger in size, it looks very similar to the previously described D type manufactured by M-S-A, although this item is entirely made of wood (plywood), except for the metal locking clips and handle . After withdrawing, the case opens by pulling a small ring, thereby gaining access to the medical contents . Everything is painted olive drab and the only markings are FIRST AID KIT in blue paint, with the relevant logo of Civilian Defense (CD) . There is a label, listing full contents and name of manufacturer i.e. Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc.   

 CONTENTS :

 5 X 4-In Compress Bandage, 1 per Unit, Unit # 101

 1 X 2-In Compress Bandage, 4 Dressings, Sterilized, Unit # 108-A

 1 X Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia, 4 Ampoules and 4 Drinking Cups, Unit # 118

 1 X Ammonia Inhalants, 10 per Unit, Unit # 109

 4 X Triangular Bandage, 1 per Unit, Unit # 107

 1 X 4-Inch Gauze Bandage, 1 per Unit, Unit # 110

 2 X Gauze Compress, 1 per Unit, Unit # 111

 1 X Eye Dressing, containing 2 Eyepads, Tape, Boric Acid Tubes,  Unit # 133

 2 X Iodine Swabs, 10 per Unit, Unit # 135-1

 1 X 1-In Adhesive Absorbent Compress, 16 Per Unit, Unit # 103-D

 4 X Burn Injury Set, containing 2 Boric Acid Tubes, 2 Wooden Sticks (mfd by Lambert Pharmacal Co), Item # 91038

 1 X Blunt Forceps & Tourniquet, Unit # 108-R

 REMARK : Above type of Kit has also been manufactured and packaged by Bauer and Black, Division of The Kendall Co., Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.     

 (submitted by Alain Batens)

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