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Vintage WWII U.s. Army Medical Department Field Chest by Stanley
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Vintage WWII U.s. Army Medical Department Field Chest by Stanley

1920 - 1940
Sold 29 May 2025 · Founders Antiques
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A WWII U.S. Army Medical Department field chest of the type issued between 1943 and 1944, shipped to the UK in preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

Manufactured by Stanley, painted in military olive drab and bearing the emblem of the Medical Department, constructed with rugged steel strapping, heavy-duty handles and secure latch fittings, originally used to transport and store medical supplies during the Second World War.

Now a striking decorative piece with real historical presence, it makes a practical storage trunk or even a distinctive coffee table.

Retaining its original painted finish with expected surface wear and scuffing consistent with active use. Structurally all solid, clean and ready to place in the home. Handles stamped “Stanley”.

American, circa 1940s.

H: 40 W: 74.5 D: 45 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Military Field Chest to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1139558
Dealers Internal Reference
3423
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Description
A WWII U.S. Army Medical Department field chest of the type issued between 1943 and 1944, shipped to the UK in preparation for the invasion of Normandy.

Manufactured by Stanley, painted in military olive drab and bearing the emblem of the Medical Department, constructed with rugged steel strapping, heavy-duty handles and secure latch fittings, originally used to transport and store medical supplies during the Second World War.

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Now a striking decorative piece with real historical presence, it makes a practical storage trunk or even a distinctive coffee table.
Founders Antiques
fig 1. An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side.
fig 1. Vintage WWII U.s. Army Medical Department Field Chest by Stanley

Retaining its original painted finish with expected surface wear and scuffing consistent with active use. Structurally all solid, clean and ready to place in the home. Handles stamped “Stanley”.

American, circa 1940s.

H: 40 W: 74.5 D: 45 cm

Date of Manufacture

Founders Antiques has dated this Military Field Chest to the 1940s.

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
74.5cm (29.33")
Depth
45cm (17.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1139558
Dealers Internal Ref
3423
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Archive I An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Vintage WWII U.s. Army Medical Department Field Chest by Stanley

Archive II An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View II
Archive III An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View III
Archive IV An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View IV
Archive V An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View V
Archive VI An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View VI
Archive VII An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View VII
Archive VIII An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View VIII
Archive IX An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View IX
Archive X An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side. View X
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Location: Unit 1a Stallings Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7HU, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side.
Vintage WWII U.S. Army Medical Department Field Chest by Stanley
Ref: SA1139558
An olive green rectangular military field chest featuring metal corner brackets, secure latches, and stencilled markings on the lid and side.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests and Trunks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial / Military
  • MaterialSteel, Wood, Paint
  • ColourOlive Green
  • MotifsMetal corner brackets, Recessed drop handles, Stencilled lettering, Secure latch closures
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 74.5 cm (29 in) x D 45 cm (18 in)

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Military field chests were utilised by armed forces during wartime for the transport and organisation of essential supplies, medical equipment, and personal gear across operational sectors.

These utility items are typically constructed from heavy-gauge steel or reinforced wood, featuring robust metal corner brackets, recessed carrying handles, and secure latch mechanisms designed for durability in harsh field conditions.

Authenticity is verified through original military stencil markings, standard government-issue serial numbers, period-specific hardware, and genuine wear consistent with field use.

This type of industrial piece functions effectively as a coffee table or supplementary storage unit, providing a functional contrast within contemporary living spaces.

Preservation involves cleaning surfaces with a dry or slightly damp cloth, avoiding harsh chemical solvents that could damage original paint or stencils, and applying a microcrystalline wax to inhibit oxidation.
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