Case, Apothecary Kit, US Army Medical Department, WWI, Eagle Snaps

Scarce genuine WWI US Army Medical Department heavy duty canvas case, featuring a red cross and a metal badge adorned with initials US and the caduceus, designed for carrying twenty tubes containing medicine in tablet form. Various accessories can fit into the two small inner compartments. This Apothecary Kit was intended for medication and not for surgery instruments.

The present case is in good overall condition despite oxidation of the buckles. All Eagle snap fasteners in working order. The tip of one of the securing straps is missing.

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