An American military field kit from World War I. The chrome case, measuring 21.5 x 10 x 2 cm, is engraved: Venereal Case Med. Dept. U.S.N. The instrument compartment has engraved labels for each instrument. The set contains: 1) aspirating syringe, 2) two exploratory needles, 3) silver catheter, 4) catheter handle with threaded tip, 5) scalpel, 6) two bistouries, one straight and one curved, 7) aspirating trocar, 8) two aspirating needles, and 9) caustic holder. The set was donated by Mrs. Margaret Bischel in August 1963.
Medical Museum Collection, Box 34
ca. 1917
Digital photograph of a venereal field kit, issued by the United States Navy in World War I. The chrome case is shown open on a tan background, with the instruments removed and placed on the counter to the right. Outlines of the instruments and labeled names can be seen engraved into the metal of the instrument compartment.