British Army issue Shell Dressing Dated 1958 under shirt The “S*” marking denotes the

The “S*” marking denotes the improved German brass case alloy used on military ammunition

further enhancing their tactical advantage

Government contract by Johnson & Johnson New Brunswick

S – Brass cartridge case

British Army issue Shell Dressing Dated 1958 under shirt The “S*” marking denotes theAn unopened British Army issue Shell Dressing from 1958 It would have been issued to soldiers as part of their field medical kit and was designed to provide immediate treatment for wounds caused by shrapnel or other fragments. The fact that the dressing is unopened means that it has been preserved in its original state for over 65 years.