WWII U.S. Army Snake Bite First Aid Kit
Updated August 8, 2026
| Lot number | 112r |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | Huge Estates, Firearms, Militaria, Jewelry, Auction |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Southern Heirs Auction |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
Description This item came from a collector’s estate. Original U.S. Army Snake Bite First Aid Kit dating to the World War II era (1940s). The canvas pouch is marked with designated pockets for "Snake Bite Pocket," “Antiseptic,” and “First Aid Pocket.” Included is an early Mine Safety Appliances (M.S.A.) metal snake bite outfit containing original period contents, including compress bandages, suction syringe components, tourniquet, lancets, iodine applicator vial, ammonia inhalants, lubricant, and instruction labels. This is an excellent and increasingly hard-to-find complete field medical grouping. Included: * U.S. Army canvas snake bite first aid pouch * M.S.A. metal Snake Bite Outfit tin * Original instruction labels inside lid * Compress bandages * Suction syringe and accessories * Tourniquet * Iodine applicator vial * Ammonia inhalants * Additional original medical components shown Estimated Date: 1940s Historical Era: World War II Condition * Original military medical kit. * Tin retains original labels and substantial original contents. * Canvas pouch shows expected age, light wear, and storage soiling. * Medical contents are sold strictly as collectible historical artifacts only and are not intended for use. * Please examine all photographs carefully for completeness and condition. If you have any doubt, please attend the preview and examine all photographs closely before bidding.
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