Rectangular cardboard box containing a sterilized first-aid field dressing, U.S. Army Carlisle Model. The printed label on the box reads detailed instructions for use and manufacturing data. The inner dressing remains sealed in waxed paper wrapping, designed to protect against moisture and contamination.
The Carlisle dressing was issued to individual soldiers during the Second World War for emergency treatment of wounds in the field. Its compact and durable design allowed it to be carried in webbing pouches or vehicle medical kits.