Original U.S. WWII Motor Vehicle 24-Unit Emergency First Aid Kit German Decals Hersey arrived to assume command

Hersey arrived to assume command on 31 October

which has had the typical long "pipe backed" 20 3/4" blade cut down to a more manageable 12 1/2" length

Consequently

Just a wonderful service worn example of an early WWII period helmet with tons of history

though it is struck through

Original U.S. WWII Motor Vehicle 24-Unit Emergency First Aid Kit German Decals Hersey arrived to assume commandOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to WWII the standard vehicle first aid kit was called the Type D. The Motor Vehicle First Aid Kit (24 Unit) was very similar to the 12 unit kit, but in a larger chest and stocked with more supplies. The original stock number was 97771, then 9777100 with red caduceus on white circle cover markings similar to the 12 unit model. Later production bore stock number 9 221 100. This box does not have the stock numbers