{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-korean-war-usmc-m2-jungle-medical-aid-kit-with-contents-by-five-filer-bros-named-to-korean-war-marine-dated-1944","title":"Original U.S. WWII Korean War USMC M2 Jungle Medical Aid Kit with Contents by Five Filer Bros. Named to Korean War Marine - Dated 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce U.S. WWII M-2 Individual Medical Jungle Kit, complete with its original contents. Introduced in 1944 for troops serving in jungle environments, the kit is housed in an olive-drab canvas pouch that remains in excellent condition. The pouch is clearly maker-marked and dated:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIVE FILER BROS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder this marking and on the front of the flap is a Marine Corps name stencil reading \u003cstrong\u003eE.F. BLANKENSHIP\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying the set to \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorporal Eugene F. Blankenship, B Company, 1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force (FMF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, who fought in the Korean War in 1951. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e- 1944-dated olive-drab canvas pouch\u003cbr\u003e- One still-sealed 2cc vial of Tincture of Iodine, U.S.P. XIII, with a fully readable label in excellent condition, still sealed with the original pull string, a very rare piece to find!\u003cbr\u003e- One full tube of Boric Acid Ointment U.S.P., wrapped in plastic to stop it from ruining the other contents. \u003cbr\u003e- Five WHITE CROSS Sterile adhesive bandages, some cracking and breakage in the packaging.\u003cbr\u003e- Tourniquet with warning label. \u003cbr\u003e- Dressing, First Aid, Individual, in box. \u003cbr\u003e- Bandage, Gauze, Compressed, 2 inch.\u003cbr\u003e- Plastic match tube, filled with matches. \u003cbr\u003e- Plastic tube of Aspirin, some still inside. Davis Emergency Equipment Co.  \u003cbr\u003e- One full 2 fl. oz. glass bottle of insect repellent, with a fully readable label in excellent condition by the Skol Company.\u003cbr\u003e- One bottle of Halazone water purification tablets, with cotton still inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-2 Individual Medical Jungle Kit replaced the earlier M-1 pattern, which had proven impractical due to its large size and positioning, often leaving it difficult for the wearer to reach. Introduced in 1944, the more compact M-2 design was immediately successful and was used by both U.S. Army and Marine Corps personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pouch was designed to hook into the eyelets of either a pistol belt or cartridge belt, keeping the medical supplies within easy reach. It could be opened and closed using two press studs. Although the kit was issued with a standard assortment of medical supplies, soldiers sometimes modified the contents according to their personal preferences, experience, or foresight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally scarce and well-preserved pouch, desirable for retaining its original pouch and remarkably complete assortment of medical contents. The set is only made better by being named to a Korean War marine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe items in this kit are NOT SUITABLE FOR ACTUAL MEDICAL USE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46061383745605,"sku":"ONSV26KCD046","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/C7F651FE-730F-4EF4-8541-B18A6FEA0CAD.jpg?v=1792440558","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-korean-war-usmc-m2-jungle-medical-aid-kit-with-contents-by-five-filer-bros-named-to-korean-war-marine-dated-1944","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}