Personal Items
Matchbox, Independence Safety Match, 1943, Full
Genuine WWII US matchbox, Independence Safety Match , coming straight from its carton, dated May 1943. Mint condition. Full.
Matchbox, Safety Matches, Impregnated, CRITERION, Full
Genuine WWII matchbox, manufactured by Criterion . This Russian brand appeared on the British market in the early 1930s; the early type featured the mention 'Foreign Made', while the late model bore the mention 'Made in USSR'. This first-type box is full. Mint condition.
Matches, US ARMY
Genuine WWII US ARMY matches, from its original carboard box. This type of pack was distributed in combat rations or in PX.
Necklace, Bead Type, Dog Tags, WWII
Pair of genuine WWII US Army chains intended for identification tags. This is the bead-type necklace with extension, initially sold at PXs, which gradually superseded the earlier standard issue. Manufactured by The Bead Chain Mfg. Co., Bridgeport, Conn. Comes in its original kraft enveloppe, dated 1945, in unopened condition. Please note that the dog tags are not included.
Pencil, Colored, DIXON, Blue 2210-B, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon colored pencil, blue. Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint, unusued condition.
Pencil, Colored, DIXON, Blue 350, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon colored pencil, blue. Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint, unusued condition.
Pencil, Colored, DIXON, Red & Blue 2210, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon colored pencil, red and blue. Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint, unusued condition.
Pencil, DIXON, Intenso 2075, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon pencil, Intenso 2075 . Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint, unusued condition.
Pencil, Eraser, Carbon and Ink, DIXON, Rubacore 854, Made in U.S.A.
Nice genuine WWII US Dixon pencil and ink eraser, Rubacore 854 . The beige side is intended for erasing carbon (pencil) whereas the blue one is supposed to erase ink (pen and typewriter). Made in U.S.A. A must-have artifact in your map case. Mint condition.
Pencil, Skin Marking, Surgeons, Medical, U.S.A. Blaisdell, Blue
Nice genuine WWII US skin marking pencil, made by U.S.A. Blaisdell . During World War II, U.S. skin marking pencils were essential tools for combat medics. These pencils, typically grease-based, were designed to write directly on the skin and were highly water-resistant, which helped markings stay visible even in adverse weather or conditions. Medics used these pencils for various purposes, such as: 1. Triage Markings : In the chaos of combat, medics used these pencils to quickly mark wounded soldiers based on the severity of their injuries. This allowed for faster and more efficient triage, enabling medics and evacuation teams to prioritize care. 2. Recording Vital Signs and Treatments : On the battlefield, documenting a soldier's vital signs, blood type, or any immediate treatments provided could be challenging. Medics often used the pencils to jot this information directly on the patient’s skin, particularly on visible areas like the forehead or arm. This ensured the next medic or medical personnel down the line would have immediate access to critical information without needing to search for charts or paperwork. 3. Identification of Morphine Dosage : During combat, morphine was frequently administered to relieve severe pain. To prevent overdosing, medics would use the pencils to mark an “M” and the dosage time directly on the skin of the wounded soldier. This ensured that any subsequent medic or nurse would know how much morphine had already been given, avoiding potentially fatal overdoses. 4. Avoiding Infection Risk : Using skin pencils reduced the need for attaching paper tags or other materials that could potentially contaminate wounds or complicate the triage process. The grease-based pencils provided a practical, low-risk way to communicate essential information. These marking pencils were a small but critical part of the medic's kit, helping save lives by enabling clear, fast communication on the battlefield.Good condition.
Pendant, Four-Leaf Clover, Good Luck Charm, Dog Tags
Genuine WWII US good luck charm, consisting of a plastic pendant in which a real four-leaf clover was inserted; the reverse of the pendant shows a tiny ad for Gunther's Premium Dry Beer . This type of lucky charm was often carried around the neck, along with the dog tags. Diameter of pendant: 1.5in. Complete and in quite good overall condition.
Plain Gauze Bandage Compressed Sterilized, No. M-839, Marsales Co. Inc.
Genuine WWII US sterile plain gauze bandage compressed camouflaged, No. M-839. Size: 3 inches x 10 yards. Manufactured by Marsales Co. Inc. Delivered in its original wrapping in mint, unopened condition.
