More Miscellaneous WWII Medical Accessories-Page 2
(Submitted by Alain Batens)
This page last updated March 19th 2002
(Case, Medical, Dressings & Instruments, Item #9-196-900 (postwar no) – period 1944-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
From L to R: 1 X Olive-Drab Canvas Case (empty), showing three separate compartments, cover and Lift-the-dot closure (see individual zip closure), 1 X Olive-Drab Canvas Case, showing its overall form, closing and carrying method, the cover still bears a faded black Caduceus (Med Dept symbol) – Remark: latter Case contains postwar medical items
CASE, MEDICAL, DRESSINGS & INSTRUMENTS (item #9-196-900)
Contents of Medical Case
(Period 1944-1945) > item #unknown (Postwar Period) > item # becomes 9-196-900
Remark: this first aid kit is supplied in lieu of the std. canvas pouches to Medics and other related personnel . Due to the entirely different shape and construction, only one of same is distributed, while it is being carried by one shoulder strap with detachable hooks, its color is olive drab shade #7 .
Medical Case contents:
BACK COMPARTMENT – POCKET 1
1 X Boric Acid Ointment, ½ Oz., 2 Tubes (item # 1-106-644)
2 X Bandage, Gauze, Compress, Camouflaged, 4 x 4-in (item # 92002) - (item # 2-003-080)
6 X Bandage, Gauze, Compressed, Camouflaged, 3-in x 6 yds (item # 9201100) - (item # 2-003-185)
2 X Bandage, Muslin, Triangular, Compressed, Camouflaged, 37 x 37 x 52-in (item # 9204100) - (item # 2-011-755)
4 X Cotton, Absorbent, 3-Oz. (item # 20130) - (item # 2-013-000)
4 X Dressing, First Aid, Camouflaged, Medium (item # 2-017-430)
4 X Dressing, First Aid, Camouflaged, Small (item # 92060) - (item # 2-017-435)
1 X Dressing, Gauze and Adhesive Plaster, Camouflaged, 1 x 3-in, 16 Pieces (item # 9200000) - (item # 2-017-575) expendable
1 X Plaster, Adhesive, Surgical, Camouflaged, 1-in x 5 yds, 1 Spool (item # 9209000) - (item # 2-035-600) expendable
1 X Splint, Basswood, 12 Pieces (item # 3-721-200)
1 X Tourniquet, Elastic, 2 1/8-in x 5 ft (item # 9377900) - (item # 3-829-400) expendable
2 X Pins, Safety, Large, 12 Pieces (item # 78770) - (item # 7-877-000)
1 X Kit, Snakebite, Suction (item # 9-525-325)
2 X Can, Insecticide Powder, Louse, 2 Oz. (item # 91108) - (item # 51-I-173)
1 X Bottle, Tablet, Water Purification, Individual, Chlorine (item # 91218) - (item # 51-T-1500)
MIDDLE COMPARTMENT – POCKET 2
1 X Boric Acid Ointment, ½ Oz., 2 Tubes (item # 1-106-644)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Sodium Chloride, O.6 Gm, 100 Tablets (item # 91202) - (item # 1-429-510)
1 X Bandage, Gauze, Compress, Camouflaged, 4 x 4-in (item # 92002) - (item # 2-003-080)
2 X Bandage, Muslin, Triangular, Compressed, Camouflaged, 37 x 37 x 52-in (item # 2-011-755)
1 X Dressing, Gauze and Adhesive Plaster, Camouflaged, 1 x 3-in, 16 Pieces (item # 9200000) - (item # 2-017-575) expendable
1 X Plaster, Adhesive, Surgical, Camouflaged, 1-in x 5 yds, 1 Spool (item # 9209000) - (item # 2-035-600) expendable
1 X Bottle, Repellent, Insect, 2 Oz. (item # 9120105) - (item # 51-R-265)
FRONT COMPARTMENT – POCKET 3
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Acetylsalicylic Acid, 0.324 Gm, 1,000 Tablets (item # 10100) - (item # 1-010-000)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Bismuth Subcarbonate, 0.324 Gm, 500 Tablets (item # 1-104-075)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Hexavitamin, 100 Tablets (item # 1-227-005)
1 X Tube, Ointment, Mercury, Ammoniated, 1 Oz. (item # 91145) - (item # 1-284-990)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Quinacrine Hydrochloride, 02. Gm, 100 Tablets (item # 1-386-585)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Silver, Mild Protein, 0.3 Gm, 100 Tablets (item # 1-404-675)
1 X Bottle, Tablets, Sodium Bicarbonate and Peppermint, 1,000 Tablets (item # 14180) - (item # 1-418-000)
4 X Bottle, Tablets, Succinylsulfathiazole, 0.5 Gm, 1,000 Tablets (item # 1-406-500)
1 X Splint, Basswood, 12 Pieces (item # 3-721-200)
Remark: the above contents are derived from the Armed Services Catalog of Medical Material dated July 1949, courtesy of Daan Meyer, via Alain Batens – the 1949 official nomenclature is First Aid Kit, Air Force Battle Dressing, Universal, and complete Kit is Item # 9-196-900 (Army), while nomenclature for the case is Case, First Aid Kit, Air Force Battle Dressing, Universal or Item # 9-118-175 . This First Aid Kit was apparently replaced in 1967 by an olive drab nylon version . It should be noted that there is NO trace whatsoever of an EMT Book in this Kit ! Could anyone help in securing the WWII item # and original list of contents ? Any help would be greatly appreciated .(submitted by Alain Batens)
(Cover, Mattress (Cotton), Medical, Item # 71620 – period 1940-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
Description: 1 X White Cotton Mattress Cover, subject item approximately measures 36" x 84", while the closing flap is about 4 ½" wide . Full markings shown are: Type D Class A, Cover Mattress (Cotton) Medical, mfd by Southern Athletic Company Inc., Contract No. W-669-QM-2253, Contract Date 10-29-42, Tent. Spec. No. P.Q.D. 158, Stock No. Medical Dept. Item No. 71620, Philadelphia Q.M. Depot – Remark: there were no specific body bags available in the field, so GRS personnel usually ordered white mattress covers to wrap up bodies before burial – in case they had the opportunity and means to do so, bodies were more often disposed of covered with bedsheets, recuperated civilian matériel, or just in their own clothes …
(Bottle, Identification, Burial, Army Stock No. 57-B-1000 – period 1942-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
Description: 1 X Cardboard Box w/ 6 X ID Burial Bottles, all are wrapped in extra cardboard for protection, glass color is green, while screw cover is white . This QMC issue is expendable, and mainly used by GRS personnel . It is a container in which a written record of the deceased’s ID marks, such as dental works, tatoos, atc. are placed and buried with the body . Remark: GRS instructions ate the time were as follows = fill out GR Form No.1, seal same within the bottle, place bottle in left armpit, and bury with body – when immediate erection of a marker is impracticable, use a second bottle containing identical information, and place in the grave, in the center, at its head, secure to prevent washing away by rain, until a grave marker can be erected
(Case No. 2, Re-Orientating Device, Item # 96191 – period 1943-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
Description: 1 X Olive Drab Case (empty) for auxiliary X-Ray Equipment . Reinforcements, edges, clips and carrying handle are all black, while case body is olive-drab . MDX means Medical Department, X-Ray Equipment . Medical Supply Catalog MED 3, dated March 1, 1944 describes subject item as X-Ray Field Unit, Bi-Plane Marker & Re-Orientating Device – I suspect Case No. 1 holds the Bi-Plane Marker, while Case No. 2 contains the Re-Orientating Device – can anyone confirm this ?
(Set, Blood Recipient (Sterile), Item #9351520 – period 1944-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
Description: 1 X Sterile Aluminum Metal Container used for Blood Transfusion (expendable) . Cover must be cut away before use . Contents are a glass bead, rubber tubing, cannula, glass blood bottle, protecting gauze, filter assembly, bail and band, needle, and clamp . This item was manufactured by Baxter Laboratories Inc., Glenview, Illinois, and is dated February 14, 1945
(Bottles, Human Plasma , Item unknown – period 1944-1945 – from the collection of Alain Batens)
Description: 4 X Human Plasma Bottles, of which only some with accessories – no labels left – I did secure markings via other collectors indicating Lyovac, Rapidly Lyophilised Normal Human Plasma, (representing 250 cc original to which has been added as preservative 1:50,000 phenylmercuric borate), US Govt License No. 2, mfd by Mulford Biological Laboratories, Sharp & Dohme, Philadelphia, Pa., USA – does anyone have more on this ? any help will be appreciated – Thanks
(Medical Company Guidonfrom the Michael Myers Collection)
Description:This
medical company guidon belonged to Company D, 116th Medical Battalion of the 41st Infantry
Division during World War II. The 116th fought in the South Pacific in the New Guinea,
Papua, Luzon, and Southern Philippines campaigns. They are credited with a number of
amphibious assaults. Many of the battalion’s officers and men signed this flag on the
white letters.
Remark:from Alain Batens:
A Guidon is a unit identification marker approved by the War Department . It is authorized
for Companies, Batteries, Troops and special units . Guidons are authorized for
Detachments and separate Platoons with an authorized strength of 30 or more military
personnel . Only ONE Guidon is authorized . Dimensions are as follows; 20-in hoist by 2 ft
3 ¾-in fly, swallow tail end forked 10-in . Guidons are accountable property and their
retention by individuals are prohibited . A Guidon is a swallow-tailed unit marker that
will mainly be carried by units participating in parades, reviews or special ceremonies,
or displayed as directed by the CO. Streamers may be awarded to units and thereby become
component parts of the Guidon – they are attached below the spearhead of the
flagstaff . Fringe will not be used on
Guidons . Material will be bunting cloth, design elements represent the same colors and details as the distinguishing
marks for the organization, i.e. arm or service .
The illustration represents a Medical Guidon (see Caduceus) colors are maroon & white
for Medical units; for a Medical Detachment (attached to an Infantry unit), dark blue
& white colors will be used (and the branch insignia
i.e. crossed muskets will be displayed in lieu of the caduceus)