WWII M1942 First Aid Pouch & M1924 Bandage Pouch Bundle

WWII U.S. Army first aid pouch bundle featuring both an M1942 First Aid Pouch and an M1924 Bandage Pouch. These pouches were designed to carry individual first aid supplies, including the Carlisle field dressing, and feature the distinctive "Lift-the-Dot" fastener for secure closure. Also including a field dressing with the lot. Historical Background The primary difference between the M1924 and M1942 first aid pouches is their size. The M1942 pouch was made slightly larger and deeper to accommodate Carlisle bandages that were repackaged in thicker waxed cardboard containers instead of the earlier flat metal tins. Why the Design Change Early in WWII, Carlisle bandages were packaged in slim metal tins. As metal became a critical wartime resource, the U.S. Army switched to laminated foil and waxed cardboard packaging. Because these new packages were noticeably thicker, the original M1924 pouch was no longer an ideal fit. The M1942 pouch was introduced with slightly larger dimensions to hold either style of Carlisle bandage.