Hi, I have a later Carlisle bandage and also a M1942 bandage pouch that was made for the larger cardboard bandage box. However, the box will not fit in the pouch without smashing the corners of the box. My question is this: was the bandage supposed to be removed from the box to be inserted in the M1942 pouch. the measurements of the box is  4 1/8th x 2 1/4 x 1 3/16 th thanks.

 

The problem is, is that first aid dressing was not intended to be carried in the M1924 pouch.  That bandage goes in the medic's bag. You need one in a metal container.

They are  too small for the M1924, i thought the M1942 was made larger to accommodate the carboard and replace the tin, but I am wondering about that. I can find information about the bandage but not much about the different pouches thanks.

The cardboard box wouldn't hold up to the rigors of an infantryman carrying it in the belt pouch. The tins were used throughout the War.

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Hi Camillus.

 

Whenever I shipped out pouches and tins to customers I alway cut a piece of stiff cardboard and inserted in the pouch between the tin and the rear of the lift-dot stud base, to prevent scratching and denting.  

 

Image shows what happens to tins with no protection in pouches.

 

 

regards lewis.

 

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I don't know much about canvas but later in the war they produced carlisle bandages that were a were made with a different wrapper and enclosed in a sort of heavy cardstock sleeve.  They were used in the M-2 jungle kit and I had thought they would fit in the Carlisle bandage pouches also.  

The bandage in your photo was designed for use with medic's first aid kit, and stationary first aid kits. These were not used or issued with the M1942 first aid kit.