Haversack with First Aid contents

A haversack, a small bag with a single shoulder strap, was part of the uniform of a Cadet until 1987. Various first aid equipment like dressings and plasters were packed for use while out on duty, but many Cadets claimed to have used it for other reasons as well, notably for storing sandwiches!

Object type

Clothing and accessories

Date

In use: 20th century

Subject(s)

Medicine
Public Health
Cadets
Uniform

Dimensions

Height x width x depth: 215 x 260 x 74mm

Materials and technique

Polyvinyl chloride bag

Themes

St John Ambulance Youth in Action

Credit line

Gift of W. G. Morford, 1990

Catalogue number

SJA1345