World War II-era US Navy medical kit consisting of a clamshell, double compartment, leatherette covered, wooden case measuring 16.5 x 6 x 5.75, filled with first aid supplies. The exterior retains a period-added, heavily flaked and cracked, partial white painted finish with small rectangular panel on which faded and no longer legible markings were applied. A faded red “X” or checkmark is also present on the lid. The interior of the case is lined with red baize, and the case is secured by two bail latches and a central locking latch. There are two metal handle attachments flanking the lock (the handle is no longer present). The case contains a wide assortment of medical items: 40 individual cardboard boxes of various bandages, dressings, and sponges; packet of sulfa powder envelopes; a snakebite kit; glass thermometer in black Bakelite case; vial of cotton swabs; cardboard box containing scissors, knife, and razor blades; tourniquet; a stiff corduroy and metal mesh splint wrap; metal match case with wooden matches intact inside; two unopened glass ampoules of distilled water; ammonia ampoules and inhalants; and a small cloth case containing a polished metal signal mirror. This is an unusually complete WWII first aid kit with some hard-to-find medical items as well, and would make a great addition to any collection. Please contact RR Auction for a shipping quote.
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