robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 25, 2019 For years I wondered about the smaller canvas bucket, primarily why it's not listed in the Quartermaster Supply Catalog. The large 18 quart bucket is listed in the QM catalog, but why not the smaller one unless it's not a QM item? Well, my suspicion was correct. It's a Medical Department item. Found it listed in the 1941 MED3 Supply Catalog under Item 99140. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted December 25, 2019 And to verify, here it is in a June 1944 medical handbook listed as an item in Medical Pack Unit #2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted December 25, 2019 And just in case you're not familiar with the Unit #2, it's the large canvas bag mounted to a pack board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted December 25, 2019 Doing the math, the capacity of the smaller bucket in my picture is just under 10 quarts. And of course the larger one is 18 quarts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted December 25, 2019 Nice early date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted December 25, 2019 Share #7 Posted December 25, 2019 Brilliant observation, Robin! An item under the radar not being marked USMD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted December 25, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 25, 2019 Robin does you medical bucket have a canvas lining that is a finer weave than the outer canvas body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted December 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted December 25, 2019 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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