lach470 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think this armband was used by medics (????) but I am not in any way 100% sure on that....Can anyone tell me what these were used for? And what does the writing say? Thanks for the help!Rob[attachmentid=9472] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 "Assistant Stretcher Bearer" armbands were worn on the RIGHT upper arm by normal soldiers serving for the moment to evacuate wounded. This was to give them protection from enemy fire as long as they were not armed-- as untrained and while so serving, medical auxiliaries per the Geneva Convention.Regular medical personnel wore the Red Cross armband on their LEFT upper arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lach470 Posted August 30, 2005 Author Share Posted August 30, 2005 Rick!Man....that was super quick....thanks so much for the info. I knew it had to do with the medical field....just didn't know the details. Thanks for the great explanation! I appreciate itRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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