Canadian Backpack and Medic Bag

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

These are for sale at a local shop. They're cool pieces, the medic bag being marked and dated 1942. Is the 'medic bag' just a utility bag that has been marked for first aid? Was this a wartime modification?

Thanks,
Mo

[Thanatos]

I think its a Mk VII respirator bag.Standard Commonwealth early war kit.
There are a few variations of the basic design.



There is an example in my local RSL clubs museum that was also used as a medic's bag.A useful general perpose bag.It's also the bag used by Indiana Jones in the movies
The pack is 37 Pattern.The L straps appear to have been riveted on as opposed to slider clips which are the standard format for this pack.



This one is British build with Australian L straps.

All the best mate
Dave

[Adrian Stevenson]

Dave is correct.

I would pass on these was they have been messed with.

Cheers, Ade.

[ObKrieger]

Sounds good, thanks guys! I will take your advice.

They are $18 apiece, but I suppose I could find better.