WWII RAF "snake bite" Kit. GARDNER of London
WWII issue, RAF Anti Venom, snake bite capsule.
In very good/excellent condition, being complete.
Manufactured by Gardner's of London, and AM stamped.
Chromium plated metal cylinder approximately 6cm long x 1 cm diameter. Removable end caps unscrew to reveal a small metal blade/lancet and a potassium permanganate capsule. The blade could be used to cut out the venom from a snake bite and the potassium permanganate applied to the wound. The cylinder is engraved with Air Ministry marks and manufacturer's details. Complete with the often absent capsule. Light surface wear/marking but overall condition is excellent. These were issued as part of the contents of the tropical survival kit (27P/19) and also part of the kit included with the lightweight flying overall.
S/n 198
Code: 50223