WWII FIELD DRESSING

1942
Overview

Small, tan, rectangular package sealed along the top edge, printed with black text and a red arrow pointing towards the top left corner..
The package has the name of the dressing and the instructions on how to apply and/or use it with the makers name on the bottom surface.

Historical information

Sylvia was a local Armadale resident who served as an air raid warden during WWII and was a member of the Armadale Women's Emergency Corp., a volunteer civil defence unit that received first aid training as well as some civil defence training including the use of a machine gun.
The bandage was made in March 1942.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2012.9B
Item type
Material
Width
78 mm
Height or length
46 mm
Depth
34 mm
Inscriptions and markings

Text: [FIRST FIELD DRESSING / instructions for use / Johnson & Johnson / Pty Ltd SYDNEY / MARCH 1942]

Place made
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Year
Statement of significance

These bandages were issued to Sylvia Bailey who volunteered as an air raid warden and was a member of the Armadale Omens Emergency Corp. during WWII. Following the entry of Japan into the war in December 1941 there was considerable fear and concern that Japan would attack Perth. Part of the defence systems put in place was the recruitment of volunteer air raid wardens, air craft spotters, the establishment of search light crews and the formation of the Armadale Women's Emergency Corp.

Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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