CMP First Aid Kit and Pouch

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jacques Reed

Hi Mike,

I got the attached First Aid Kit over 25 years ago. A.P. 1943 and made in Melbourne. Am I right to assume it was applicable to Australian CMP's? Fits nicely under seat frame and I wonder if that was the stowed position if indeed it is correct?

It has the full original inventory, not even a safety pin has gone missing. Two iodine vials have leached out but otherwise complete. Not selling but thought it would be of interest.

It was on a property in SW Victoria. Amazing it was never called upon.

Cheers,

What a great find!! I've collected a few kits, and the first one here is reputed to be Boer war. The yellow Stevens kit is part of the CMP equipment and it hung on the back of the cab behind the driver. I figure somebody should make a run of reproductions so we can all have one. I managed to find the kit (with innards) but no luck so far on the canvas carrier.