Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Medical Bandage 2nd Pattern First Aid Packet Field Gear the Fairbairn-Sykes

the Fairbairn-Sykes

There also are chunks of wood missing on either side of the barrel tang

The long barrel was required for the proper functioning of the flare cartridge

The name and technique come from the leather gun holsters used by the cavalry of both the United States Army and the Confederate States Army

There is some of the spring cover under the cylinder missing

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Medical Bandage 2nd Pattern First Aid Packet Field Gear the Fairbairn-SykesOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are extremely rare in any condition, and this is the first complete one that weve had in a long time! It is in excellent condition, and the only wear is from age and storage. This is a 2nd pattern First Aid Packet, as issued to airborne and glider troops during WWII. These were intended as a supplement to their regular first aid kits. Each contains a field dressing, a tourniquet, Sulfadiazine Tablets and