Corpsmancollector Posted September 29, 2009 Share #51 Posted September 29, 2009 I don't get much chance to post some of my own items as my collection is split between 2 places so it can be difficult. However, I managed to take a few snaps of a selection of my bags. Here is 3 x 14-450 pouches. Pic 1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted September 29, 2009 Share #52 Posted September 29, 2009 Pic 2: The reverse of the bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted September 29, 2009 Share #53 Posted September 29, 2009 Pic 3: In shortened configuration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted September 29, 2009 Share #54 Posted September 29, 2009 One of my 14-280 bags: I have a pair of matching bags named to the same person, and marked 'I' and 'II' in white paint, above is bag 'I'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted September 29, 2009 Share #55 Posted September 29, 2009 The reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted September 30, 2009 Share #56 Posted September 30, 2009 :w00t: WOW :w00t: No wonder you left 'em home when you did the Corpsman impression...I sure wouldn't take those to any kind of rough-up event, even if they're used! Thanks for posting, Will- that is some great stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRick Posted October 18, 2009 Share #57 Posted October 18, 2009 If you watch "The Sands of Iwo Jima" when they are using actual wartime camera footage, there is a clip of a corpsman using the No.3 bags and suspender set up. Watch carefully, it only lasts a couple seconds, he is kneeling down treating a casualty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted October 18, 2009 Share #58 Posted October 18, 2009 If you watch "The Sands of Iwo Jima" when they are using actual wartime camera footage, there is a clip of a corpsman using the No.3 bags and suspender set up. Watch carefully, it only lasts a couple seconds, he is kneeling down treating a casualty. Is that in the Tarawa sequence? That's the part that launched my interest in W.W.II camo uniforms when I was a kid. I'll have to flip that movie in and see if I can pick that up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THAT GUY Posted January 4, 2010 Share #59 Posted January 4, 2010 Here is an example of the insert that goes into the 14-450 bags, or the "Unit 3" bags. Holds 6 black vials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRick Posted January 31, 2010 Share #60 Posted January 31, 2010 Here is my corpsman bag. Same style at the others, but in an all green fabric and trim. No stenciling or markings that I can find other than the USN and red cross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted January 31, 2010 Share #61 Posted January 31, 2010 Here is my corpsman bag. Same style at the others, but in an all green fabric and trim. No stenciling or markings that I can find other than the USN and red cross. Very nice Doc :thumbsup: Cheers Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted February 2, 2010 Share #62 Posted February 2, 2010 My 14-280 bag is shown in post 21Here are the contents of my 14-280 bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMechanic Posted February 10, 2010 Share #63 Posted February 10, 2010 Wow, thats really impressive! Did all those items come with the bag? Were all the items that you have shown standard issued items for that bag, or were the items varied from medic to medic? Is there a list of items usually carried in a corpsman bag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted February 11, 2010 Share #64 Posted February 11, 2010 Wow, thats really impressive! Did all those items come with the bag? Were all the items that you have shown standard issued items for that bag, or were the items varied from medic to medic? Is there a list of items usually carried in a corpsman bag? Thank you, I'm glad you like it. This is a list of contents that was found with a 14-280 bag, not this one. 14-280 bag 6 Bandages,Guaze 1 Diagnosis Tag w/ Pencil (I probably means 1 book) 4 Tubes Tincture of Iodine 1 Btl Ammonia 2 Rubber Tourniquets 1 Case,Pins,Scissors,Forceps 8 Pkgs. Sublimated Gauze 1 Jack Knife 1 Spool Adhesive Plaster 1 Roll Wire for Splints The bag was empty when I received it and I set out to fill the bag with these and any other items I thought a Corpsman would carry. As you can see the bulk of the items are dated 1942. Cheers Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted February 14, 2010 Share #65 Posted February 14, 2010 Thank you, I'm glad you like it. This is a list of contents that was found with a 14-280 bag, not this one. 14-280 bag 6 Bandages,Guaze 1 Diagnosis Tag w/ Pencil (I probably means 1 book) 4 Tubes Tincture of Iodine 1 Btl Ammonia 2 Rubber Tourniquets 1 Case,Pins,Scissors,Forceps 8 Pkgs. Sublimated Gauze 1 Jack Knife 1 Spool Adhesive Plaster 1 Roll Wire for Splints The bag was empty when I received it and I set out to fill the bag with these and any other items I thought a Corpsman would carry. As you can see the bulk of the items are dated 1942. Cheers Martyn Very nice Martyn, and thanks for supplying the contents list for the 14-280. It's good to see you posting! Hope you're well Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted February 15, 2010 Share #66 Posted February 15, 2010 Very nice Martyn, and thanks for supplying the contents list for the 14-280. It's good to see you posting! Hope you're well Will Hi Will Glad you like it mate. Got back from Chatham Militaria Fair late yesterday after staying over Saturday night to set up the pitch, good day selling :thumbsup: but nothing bought :thumbdown: Catch you in the Summer Cheers Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted March 19, 2010 Share #67 Posted March 19, 2010 Hi Will Glad you like it mate. Got back from Chatham Militaria Fair late yesterday after staying over Saturday night to set up the pitch, good day selling :thumbsup: but nothing bought :thumbdown: Catch you in the Summer Cheers Martyn I've never been down to the Chatham fair, but I've heard good things. I might head down to Malvern this Sunday, if I can afford the time. I've got a couple of new bits and pieces to post next week Hopefully see you soon! Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted March 19, 2010 Share #68 Posted March 19, 2010 Hey Will, how's the surf out there, with all this crazy weather?? Hope all is well I tell ya, you guys' displays of your Corpsman's gear (not to mention other stuff as well) would lead one to believe that the U.K. is the U.S. Militaria Capitol of the World :w00t: Unbelievable stuff in this thread- and educational as well :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted March 19, 2010 Share #69 Posted March 19, 2010 Hey Will, how's the surf out there, with all this crazy weather?? Hope all is well I tell ya, you guys' displays of your Corpsman's gear (not to mention other stuff as well) would lead one to believe that the U.K. is the U.S. Militaria Capitol of the World :w00t: Unbelievable stuff in this thread- and educational as well :thumbsup: Hey Jim! Not too bad thanks buddy, hope you're good too! I've not had a chance to get out in the ocean lately, I've heard there's been some good surf down under lately! I wouldn't quite say the UK is a militaria capitol, but the stuff is out there if you look hard enough! However, I think all of my bags (with the exception of 1 14-280) came from eBay All the best, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomob1 Posted May 1, 2010 Share #70 Posted May 1, 2010 James Bradley, in his book, "Flags or our Fathers" tells the story of Japanese soldiers trained to spot "unit 3" bags so they could target Corpman and demoralized the Marines. my dad was an army medic. he told me he never wore the red cross on his helmet or armband because "the japs used them as targets". thanks for the reference! tom I bought this navy pack just for the supplies in it. anyone want to buy the pack? [/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psencik1950 Posted May 30, 2010 Share #71 Posted May 30, 2010 I am looking for the correct nomenclature for what we called a Unit 1 during Vietnam. I was a FMF corpsman and that is what we carried. It had 3 pockets and I have seen them reproduced in cheap vinyl. Any help, would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share #72 Posted June 1, 2010 http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...7&hl=m3+bag See if the bag you mention is shown on the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theorywolf Posted September 6, 2011 Share #73 Posted September 6, 2011 Size comparison of the first two bags. [/quot Here is my new find: WW II USMC-Navy Corpesman Medic Bag with the redcross on front. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken88 Posted December 23, 2013 Share #74 Posted December 23, 2013 Here's mine. Just had it and already very attached to it. Sweet bags!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mruiz Posted December 12, 2015 Share #75 Posted December 12, 2015 I found one just like, above. But nothing inside. Is it true the U.S.N was darken together on purpose? for sniper reasons. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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