This reproduction of the WW2 US Army Wound Tablets is a small but highly effective detail for a correct medical impression, a filled first aid pouch, or a well-finished US Army display. The packet is based on the historical sulfadiazine envelope carried by American servicemen in their personal first aid pouch. This reproduction is made from heavy laminated kraft paper and contains a plastic insert representing the shape of the original tablet container. It is supplied filled and glued, ready to place straight into a pouch, display, mannequin setup, or re-enactment kit. This is a decorative reproduction only and is not intended for medical use or consumption.
Specifications
- Reproduction of a WW2 US Army Wound Tablets envelope.
- Historical reference number: Stock No. 9120400.
- Material: heavy laminated kraft paper.
- Filled with a plastic form piece representing the original tablet container.
- Supplied filled and glued, ready for immediate use.
- Suitable for a US first aid pouch, medic impression, display, or collection. This use is a reasonable inference from the product description and the historical role of such packets.
Advice for combination
Combines very well with a US first aid pouch, Carlisle first aid dressing, medic pouch, or other small WW2 medical filler items for a convincing and well-finished impression.
Historische Context
During the Second World War, American servicemen carried wound tablets containing sulfadiazine in their personal first aid pouch. Historically, these tablets were intended to be taken orally after a serious wound and followed by a large amount of water to help prevent infection. Official wartime medical guidance specifically noted that they should not be taken in cases of abdominal wounds, and not when sufficient water was unavailable. Earlier sulfanilamide tablets were later replaced by packets containing eight sulfadiazine tablets, which became part of the standard individual medical load carried by US troops.
