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    Identification of item

    Can someone please tell me what this item was used for? Something to do with medical supplies perhaps - any help appreciated.

    Regards
    Russell
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    it doesn't look Japanese imo

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      Japanese bleaching powder bag for chemical warfare decontamination

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        Here are a few more pics.
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                Thanks gents for your replies. Would this type of item be carried by most Army personnel or perhaps just medics - can anyone offer a translation of the kanji?

                Regards
                Russell

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                  #9
                  The numbered lines are folding lines and the words tell whether to fold in or out. The numbers correspond to those in the diagram showing the folded shape. Photo 5 shows the line where the bleaching powder should be placed.
                  Marked 1943.

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                    Many thanks Nick - would this be a commonly carried item?

                    Regards
                    Russell

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                      #11
                      Yes, they were carried in the field, but as this pouch, unlike the type 96 skin decontamination kit, was for weapons decontamination I'm not sure how many soldiers carried them. I've seen one in a grouping that came from Saipan.

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