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Persian Gulf Command

Do you gentlemen want me to post a photo showing the feature I have made reference to or should I keep it to those of us who are aware of it?

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OK, since there are 573 interested here is my insight and photographic support. I am sure that the waterproof material (with one side having a latex coating) was heat sealed along the edges. Along these edges, and only on one side, there is a 1/2 inch darker stripe where I believe the heated latex would sometimes "bleed" through the material. I have examined several original kits and they all exhibit this feature in places, although some being more pronounced and for others less so. For me this is the sign of a period piece as this is not replicated by any of the repros at this time.

 

Here are several photos of my kit for reference.

 

1 of 5

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5 of 5 where the darker area is not seen. Also, like to mention that in this shot the punched out triangular "chad" is still attached by a single thread so I assume this kit never saw any time in the field.

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Might also mention that the material used in original examples is a different weave than the material in the OP example.

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Hello,

thank you for taking the time to reply to this post. It is much appreciated and I have learnt new things.

 

I am still looking for a first aid kit so if anyone is willing to sell one, I am interested.

 

Thanks

Max

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