Original U.S. Civil War Surgeon’s Dissection Kit by Horatio G. Kern named to John Windle British Field Gear There also is a crack

There also is a crack on the handle

They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne

The data plate looks to indicate that it was built based on a 1952 contract

The original owner had his bag personalized with a hand painted design in vibrant color

Original U.S. Civil War Surgeon’s Dissection Kit by Horatio G. Kern named to John Windle British Field Gear There also is a crackOriginal Items: One of a Kind Set. Here we have a very nice U. S. Civil War surgeon's dissection kit, almost certainly also used in wartime to assist taking care of minor wounds encountered on the battlefield. Consisting of scalpels, hooks and probes, it has a compartment under the lid for additional tools, showing the maker as: HORATIO G. KERN, NO. 293 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. On either side of this written in ink is the name of the owner and a