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American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case
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LOT 2558

American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case

1939-1945 A.D.

7 in. (318 grams total, pouch: 18 cm wide).

Canvas pouch stamped with 'SGT Whalley / Surgical Instrument Kit / Minor Surgery' containing metal instruments, spare blades and a sealed pouch of suture. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex militaria collector.

CONDITION
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LOT 2558

American WWII Medical Officer Sgt. Whalley's Surgical Kit in Original Case

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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