Medic Bags with Yoke

Gift of JM Foster, 2010.083.001; The National WWII Museum Education Collection

Usually issued in pairs, the bags worn by combat medics held a variety of medical equipment, including bandages, sulfa powder, and morphine. Medic bags were issued along with a carrying harness, which was highly sought after by infantrymen due to its wide straps. It was much more comfortable to wear than the standard issue haversack.