Original U.S. WWII M-2 Jungle First Medical Aid Kit Fusee Spring & Cover P-1871 Martini-Henry Rifles

P-1871 Martini-Henry Rifles

It has early 1863 production numbers so it likely was carried by Whittelsey for over a year of service

and the bomb was fired automatically when it dropped down the barrel

The dagger has has nickel-plated fittings throughout

Original U.S. WWII M-2 Jungle First Medical Aid Kit Fusee Spring & Cover P-1871 Martini-Henry RiflesOriginal Items: Only One Available. The M 1 Kit was the first version introduced for use in the jungle. It failed because it was unpractical and too bulky and was eventually replaced by the M 2 version. The M 1 Individual Medical Jungle Kit, introduced in 1942 1943, consisted of a khaki colored lightweight cotton kind of sleeve, provided with 17 individual compartments, that was rolled up and tied for easy packing. The only item to be cancelled early