Lot 209:
A Pair of WWII US Army Carlisle Model First Aid Packet Tins with Contents
Sold for: $55
Description
This lot consists of two metal Carlisle Model First Aid Packets, which were standard issue for United States Army personnel during World War II. The collection includes one early-issue red lacquered tin and one standard-issue olive drab green tin. The red tin is embossed with manufacturer markings for Johnson and Johnson, New Brunswick, N.J. – Chicago, Ill. The olive drab tin is embossed with manufacturer markings for Handy Pad Supply Co., Worcester, Mass. Both tins feature embossed instructions on the lid: First Aid Packet U.S. Gov’t. Carlisle Model. To Open Pull Tape. Red Color Indicates Back of Dressing. Put Other Side Next To Wound. Included in the lot are original internal components consisting of one sterile gauze dressing with red stitching and one paper packet of Sulfanilamide powder. The sulfanilamide packet includes printed directions for application in wounds and a warning regarding dosage limits per person. These tins were designed to be carried in a canvas pouch on the M1923 cartridge belt or pistol belt.
Condition report:
Both tins exhibit age-appropriate wear consistent with military field gear. The red lacquered tin shows significant paint loss, bare metal exposure, and minor surface oxidation on the lid and edges. The olive drab tin shows moderate paint loss, scratches, and light surface oxidation. The internal contents, including the gauze and the sulfa packet, appear well-preserved within the tins. All items are sold for historical display and research purposes only; contents are not for medical use.
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