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WWII AAF Parachutist/Paratrooper EARLY RARE “Zippered” FIRST-AID KIT & Contents For Sale
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WWII AAF Parachutist/Paratrooper EARLY RARE “Zippered” FIRST-AID KIT & Contents:
$169.99
WWII AAF Parachutist/Paratrooper EARLY first model Zippered \"FIRST-AID KIT, PARACHUTE\"& Contents!! RARE! RARE! RARE! NOTE!! This is a mix of ORIGINAL and EXACTING FACSIMILES. An original with contents will run in the HUNDREDS of dollars.
Army Air Corps AAF, Airborne, Armored Personnel, ZIPPERED\"First-Aid Kit, Parachute,\" with Contents!
This EXCEEDINGLY RARE assemblage of items is a mix of both ORIGINAL items and EXACTING FACSIMILES made of actual WW2 materials (in the case of the Zippered Kit itself!). Although this first pattern FIRST-AID KIT, PARACHUTE, introduced in 1942 was superseded in 1943 by the second, more recognizable KIT made of hermetically heat-sealed fabric, This ZIPPERED KIT is seen in period photographs, tied to Parachute Harnesses (of Fighter Pilots and Bomber Crews) and M1936 Combat Suspenders of Paratroopers, Armored Personnel, and Assault Troops right up until the conclusion of the war. *****
ZIPPERED CASE: + This FACSIMILE / REPLICA “Zippered” CASE is sewn of period-correct MIL-SPEC OD#3 Rubberized Fabric!! + The bright NICKEL ZIPPER is a period-correct “TALON” with a period-correct NICKEL-PLATED ‘bell-shaped’ TONGUE and SLIDER that opens and closes smoothly! + It has two period-correct WOVEN 18-inch web TAPES correctly ‘box-stitched’ to the bottom. + The Tapes have the period-correct WAX-DIPPED ENDS. + The Case is correctly printed on both sides ‘FIRST AID’ in the period-correct 3/4-inch sans-serif BOLD FONT. + DIMENSIONS: 4.25” x 2” x - ORIGINAL \"SMALL FIRST-AID DRESSING, U.S. ARMY, CARLISLE MODEL, STERILIZED, CONVENIENCE, INC., Greenville, S.C., Contract No. M-394\" in Cellophane-wrapped Carton, printed on all six sides. Mint NOS Unissued. 1 - ORIGINAL “TOURNIQUET, Johnson & Johnson, NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., CHICAGO, ILL.,\" 3/4-inch Cotton Web, 33\"-inch Length, with woven blue stripe, with Wool Felt Pad, cast steel, nickeled Buckle, \"INSTRUCTIONS/DIRECTIONS\" for use printed on the Carton. (NOTE: Tourniquet would have been removed from the Carton and placed inside the Kit, and the Carton discarded). Mint NOS Unissued. 1 - “WOUND TABLETS, LOT NO. 06140, SULFADIAZINE, 8 TABLETS, 7.7 GRAINS EACH, FOR ARMY USE ONLY, THE UPJOHN COMPANY, KALAMAZOO, MICH.\" with false contents, Instructions on the reverse, \"WHEN HIT: Take all tablets, Drink lots of water...\". (In correct paper-foil laminate wrapper, this is the VERY best EXACTING FACSIMILE REPLICA made in both Europe and the U.S.!!). Mint! 1 - “SOLUTION OF MORPHINE TARTRATE, SYRETTE, 1/2 grain per 15 cc., E.R. SQUIBB & SONS, NEW YORK,\" Solid-cast Body with non-removable Stopper/Plunger similar to the ORIGINAL, Plastic Cap similar to the ORIGINAL , Label, with Cotton Padding, in HEAVY PASTEBOARD CARTON with Revenue Stamp. (This is an EXACTING FACSIMILE REPLICA made in both Europe and the U.S.!!). Mint! 1 - \"SULFANILAMIDE, H.W.& D., SHAKER PACKAGE OF 5 GRAMS, CRYSTALLINE, HYSON, WESCOTT & DUNNING, INCORPORATED, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND,\"with instructions on the reverse of the Shaker Envelope. (This is the VERY best EXACTING FACSIMILE REPLICA made in both Europe and the U.S.!!). Mint!***** Background excerpted from the \"WW2 MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTRE,\" The \"Parachute First-Aid Packet\" (Item # 9778500) was originally designed and used by the United States Army Air Corps (later the USAAF). The only official markings on this first pattern packet were the words “FIRST-AID\" in large, black block capitals, using a bold sans-serif font, which were printed on both sides of the kit. Extra markings were, however, added to the packet by individuals, and examples of this first pattern Packet can be found bearing small improvised red crosses, in varying locations. AAF Manual 55-0-1 prescribes that the kit should be attached to the harness with the label exposed, for obvious reasons. The first pattern Packet consisted of a rubberized khaki-colored canvas pouch (it feels a bit rugged), which was closed using a zipper (usually a \'TALON\' or \'CROWN\' type), and which was attached to equipment using two long tapes stitched to the bottom of the packet.
The Packet was to be fastened securely to the Parachute Harness on the right lift web, opposite the ripcord grip with the label exposed, of course this only applied to aircrews, as we all know; being already overburdened with full gear, and provided with different Parachute versions, Paratroopers obviously followed different rules just look at the numerous pictures illustrating wear of the F-A Parachute Packet. It must be noted that quite a number of British-made Shell Dressings were provided as well for use during Operation Market-Garden. Prior to D-Day, and mainly due to its size and practicability the Parachute First-Aid Packet was issued and successfully used by troops of armored units for the invasion of France There is a great variation in the cited contents of the Packet, First-Aid, Parachute, Complete. For example MED 6 of 1 March, 1944 lists the following contents: |
