German WWII Verbandkasten Medical Kit 1940

Updated August 27, 2026

This German Verbandkasten or "First Aid Box" features a dark painted steel exterior with a stenciled lid reading "Verbandkasten" alongside a Red Cross emblem, dual tension latches, and an interior paper packing chart dated 1943 with a Waffenamt acceptance mark, which appears to be a modern color photocopy. The steel case itself still appears consistent with an original wartime German Verbandkasten. This item is a high-fidelity display piece. A genuine, empty vintage steel container was likely repainted, stenciled with modern graphics, and filled with highly detailed replica paper props to simulate a mint-condition "unissued" kit. It holds value as a historical reenactment prop, but it lacks the genuine artifact value of a true, unaltered wartime survival kit. However, the photocopied label strongly suggests that the box has been assembled, supplemented, or restored for display, known as a Collector "Married" Assembly or incomplete display. The box is fitted with contents that are styled after what would have been included inside the box at the time of distribution, modern replacement gauze rolls, and contemporary glass medicine vials. Indicators of this are typography, no evidence of aging in materials and too perfect assembly. Condition of the metal box is consistent with age and field use, exhibiting exterior paint loss, surface scuffing, edge wear, and scattered rust and oxidation throughout the metal housing and latches. The interior paper label shows light age toning and minor tear wear, while the display contents remain clean with minimal handling wear. Overall dimensions are 13 3/4 inches long by 7 1/4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches high. Combining an original wartime metal case with decorative contents, this example presents well for historical display or theater reenactment setups.

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