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This US Army Medical Department Bedding Case is an original WWII item. Used by the U.S. Army Medical Corps to store and transport bedding and blankets, this case is made of heavy-duty canvas and features original stencil markings such as “MED. DEPT. U.S. ARMY”, red cross symbols, and unit identifiers (W8 / W10).
Equipped with reinforced straps and buckles, this case shows genuine wartime wear and patina, making it an impressive and historically significant collector’s piece.
Historische Context
The US Army Medical Department relied on bedding cases to transport blankets, sheets, and other essential supplies to field hospitals and aid stations. These cases saw service worldwide, from Normandy to the Pacific, and were an integral part of medical logistics. Original examples are increasingly rare today, especially those still bearing their wartime stencils and markings.
Sizes
- Length: approx. 70 cm
- Width: approx. 55 cm
- Depth: approx. 55 cm
Specifications
Original WWII item • Affiliation: US Army Medical Department • Material: Canvas • Colour: Khaki/Olive • Markings: MED. DEPT. U.S. ARMY / Red Cross / W8 & W10 • Function: Bedding case for blankets and linen transport