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Canvas and leather medicine pouch, Brussels, Belgium, 1914-1
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Canvas and leather medicine pouch, Brussels, Belgium, 1914-1
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Used by the Belgian Army during the First World War, this medicine pouch was probably carried by a stretcher bearer giving emergency treatment to wounded soldiers. The canvas pouch is filled with six packets of dressings for wounds and is marked with a red cross. It would have been attached to a belt and worn round the waist.

The words “Adolphe Fountaine” and “Brussels, Belgium” are printed on the pouch lid indicating who made it and where.

maker: Fontaine, Adolphe

Place made: Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

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Keywords: medicine pouch; dressings
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A656248
  • Photo number: L0058884
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