Skin decontamination dabs

[Daniel Murphy]

Here is another medical item I just found. It is a tin for holding issued gas decontamination kit. Just as the moden soldier needs his, the WW1 German soldier needed a decontamination kit. This little piece measures just 74mm by 47mm and is 12 mm thick. This may be a little rough, but how many have you seen? The title on the lid reads "Dabs for skin decontamination" and shows it was manufactured by the "Main Sanitary Depot in Berlin".

Dan

Edited September 5, 2006 by Daniel Murphy

[Daniel Murphy]

I just love the way the Germans glued the instructions / contents into stuff. Unfortunately it is empty. I have been tempted to cut down some Tucks pads and stick them inside.

Edited September 5, 2006 by Daniel Murphy

[Daniel Murphy]

The label has instructions for use.

"Dabs for skin decontamination

1 Use dabs with your uniform on and also several times with clothing off (do not smear)

2 Once dabs become poisoned use new ones.

3 After use destroy dabs(if possible burn)

4 Treat poisoned dabs cafefully to prevent injury .

Smelling means (Breakable Ampule)

For nose and throat exposure (by blue cross agents).

1 Break tube in the center

2 Hold by the nose and deeply inhale contents"

I told you it was neat.

Dan

[Chip]

Kool item Dan. I like anything government issue. Too bad we don't know what these swabs looked like or how they were packaged inside the tin.

Chip