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Illustration showing Item # 9936600 Litter, Straight, Wood, M-1943. |
A wooden framed non-folding Litter was introduced early in 1944. On the one hand it was developed to be lighter in design for transportation by Litter Bearers over greater distances, while on the other hand, it was simply modified in view of a temporary shortage of steel. Wood was now selected for the poles. The Litter was marked using the overall black Medical Department Insignia (without circle).
The Litter, Straight, Wood (Item # 9936600) consisted of the following components:
9936700 – Litter, Straight, Wood, M-1943, Canvas
9936400 – Litter, Straight, Wood, M-1943, Spreader Bar and Stirrups
9936800 – Litter, Straight, Wood, M-1943, Pole
9935900 – Litter Bolt, Stirrup-Securing, for Wood Litter