British Army issue Shell Dressing dated 1956. watch The jerkin was typically lined

The jerkin was typically lined with wool or other materials to provide additional warmth

The components are housed in a luxurious velvet-lined wooden or leatherette case

( One of the internal poppers has come away

or other memorabilia

crowned with a floral wreath

British Army issue Shell Dressing dated 1956. watch The jerkin was typically linedAn unopened British Army issue Shell Dressing from 1956 It would have been issued to soldiers as part of their field medical kit and was designed to provide immediate treatment for wounds caused by shrapnel or other fragments. The fact that the dressing is unopened means that it has been preserved in its original state for over 65 years.