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WORLD WAR ONE OFFICERS PERSONAL FIRSTAID TIN BOX– MAKER
MARKED:
Found in a trunk with a WWI officer’s uniform and his
personal equipment, a personal First Aid tin, bearing
the painted label “FIRST AID, SUPER POCKET KIT, [?] PACK
COMPANY, GREENWICH CONNECTICUT”. The steel metal box
measures 5 ¼”L by 3 ¼” wide, by 1 ½” deep, has a fairly
ornate closure device on the front, and the lid is
attached on a full length piano hinge. Overall a very
well constructed box and quite substantial. Originally
painted with black lacquer, much of this finish is now
worn away, with approximately 50-60% remaining. The box
is complete with no damage, holes or rust through
spots. A real nice period piece, this kit was likely
part of the officer’s personal equipment he used to
augment the standard military issue first aid pouch. $12
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