A surgical field kit found near the front lines in Japan in World War II. The blond wood case measures 41.5 x 29.8 x 10 cm and has two removable, metal-lined instrument trays. One of the trays has three metal-covered compartments which contain brass and steel bone pins, screws, and straps. The other tray holds seventeen osteo-surgical instruments. A photo identification chart is affixed to the inner case lid. The set is in excellent condition, although a small portion of the case is missing along the bottom seam.
One of two digital photographs (with 77-110_1_3b.jpg) of a World War II-era Japanese bone surgery field kit. In this image, the wooden case has been opened, and propped against a white background. A gloved hand can be seen supporting the case. One of the metal-lined instrument trays, containing seventeen surgical instruments, can be seen inside the case. A photo-identification chart with Japanese characters can be seen affixed to the inner lid. A ruler has been placed below the case for size comparison.
ca. 1939-1945?
Medical Museum Collection, Shelf 4C2