Small brass hinged box Accession Number: REL45575.002

Description

Small rectangular brass hinged box. The lid has a rolled edge and a pressed border on the top. There is a small hole (2mm in diametre) punched in the lid at the centre base, with a corresponding hole punched in the box. The lid is held closed by a pressed lug friction fit arrangement.

Contextual Description

There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of first aid kits issued to army and civil defence units during the Second World War.

Details

Accession Number
REL45575.002
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Technology
Physical Description
Material: Brass
Measurement
Overall: height 20 mm x width 72 mm x depth 38 mm
Date Made
Unknown
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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