Terry K. Posted March 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2014 Anyone know? Thanks in advance, Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted March 18, 2014 last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROBS Posted March 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2014 I thought items with that stock number were not WW2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted March 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted March 18, 2014 That's a WW2 Navy stock number. Navy and Army stock numbers were different until 1947. That's when they standardized their numbering system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 18, 2014 This case could be considered the 3rd pattern and is also a post war production piece 1946-1947. mass or large quantity production did not occur until on and after October 1945. This case remained in the system till at least the early 1960's. This case would be good for Korean era early Vietnam display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2014 These are the two war time produced cases. First pattern or first production was made using HBT material with all other identifying features being the same. Identifying features include stamped Red Cross US NAVY, stamped black stock number typically on back belt loop, decorative glove snaps and a distinctly different colored label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 18, 2014 Note dreariest glove snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2014 Stamped stock number on back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2014 WWII production label Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2014 Material comparison between the 1st and 2nd production kits. HBT on right (1st) sateen on left (2nd) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2014 The case you have would have still included the original designed insert and supplies. But later a new insert was devised and would be more correct for your case. The case you have are a dime a dozen very common with thousands of them released surplus in the 1990's. Pictured here is the insert included in the WWII model comprising of two halves taped together and when opened reveal the contents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2014 A triangular bandadge is contained in a pocket consisting of the outer flap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 18, 2014 The replacement post war example would look something like this, still two halves but no compartments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted March 19, 2014 Share #15 Posted March 19, 2014 Hi Dustin Your post war example of the insert looks like a US Forestry item to me. Are you sure of that ID? They issued a very similar version of this kit during Vietnam. Do you have an example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 19, 2014 That's why I used the term "something like this". I should have been more clear on that point. Your probably correct on the ID and I know its a close relative example. I don't have an example of a correct post war example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted March 19, 2014 Share #17 Posted March 19, 2014 Here is the Vietnam War version. It does have a molded divider for the syrettes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted March 19, 2014 Share #18 Posted March 19, 2014 Picture 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted March 19, 2014 Share #19 Posted March 19, 2014 Picture 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2014 Share #20 Posted March 19, 2014 excellent Survival, I certainly have not spent much time past the immediate post WWII era research wise. In addition the original model was designed to be refillable which would explain its long service life. Attached is a picture of a partial repack probably in the early 1950's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 19, 2014 Share #21 Posted March 19, 2014 I always had the inclination that the 3rd pattern case was manufactured well after 1947 as well as we see S2#### stock numbers still being used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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