1939-1945 WW2 German Wehrmacht Officer Survival Kit First Aid Kit

[@behindthespotlight7983]

“Let’s let Nathan get this out onto a tray. Nice.”

[@wisconsinaquatics]

Thanks for the intro Steve1989 lol here's a napkin for your grubby little mitts that was a very nice ration

[@bikesnblades6737]

It says "pocket pharmacy" and "indespensable" on the cover. The sticker says "bandaging material factory Chemnitz". The red package was indeed antihaemorrhagic cotton. The buttons said "unsurpassed durability". the unreadable bottle was ammonia solution.

[@sonofeloah]

The ammonia would be for the anti bacterial wipe of the wound, not in the wound but around the outer edging.

[@hankhill3417]

To wake up after pass out

[@volkerkalhoefer3973]

Best was the acid clay(essigsaure Tonerde), haven't heard of it since grandma about 50 years back

[@olivermuggli4610]

Gegen starke schwellungen...​@@volkerkalhoefer3973

[@paulwolf7562]

That is very rare. That's something that truly belongs in a museum. Looks like an all-in-one kit.

[@mrcraftyg8134]

I've seen a large number of your videos, and this is by far the most interesting in my opinion. Fantastic find, well done, and thank you for showing us.

[@sussudio1991]

DRGM in German stands for “Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster”. You can compare it to a patented/licensed product for Germany in the time of WW2 (Deutsche Reich)

[@serious-cyrusnoelan8127]

This deserves more likes... Thanks man.

[@chemistryofquestionablequa6252]

Seems more like a commercially bought kit that a soldier might carry, the issue ones should contain both pervitin which is methamphetamine and either morphine, or adolfine which is the original name for methadone. Very cool kit none the less, the medications seem to be herbal.

[@brianredban9393]

I doubt a small personal first aid kit would have morphine and pervitin in it .maybe morphine but I doubt both

[@THEROOKIE6666]

@@brianredban9393 us self aid kits had salt, bandages, and morphine syrettes during the war so i dont think thats impossible

[@kingcree27]

@@THEROOKIE6666 always wondered if those kits you speak of would come up being abused due to the morphine in them?

[@THEROOKIE6666]

@@kingcree27 they only had one or 2 doses of morphine in them it a mix of morphine and saline that you squished out of the syrette, watch band of brothers, the pacific, and hacksaw ridge

[@kingcree27]

@@THEROOKIE6666 cool thanks for the info!

[@misolgit69]

this seems to me the sort of thing that a Mother or Wife would buy for their loved one as a sort of 'just in case' piece of kit and give it to them as they departed for service

[@sussudio1991]

And “Blust. Watte” is short for “Blutstillende Watte” and means gauze for stopping bleedings. One bottle reads “Essigsaure Tonerde”. It is Aluminium diacetate and was used as a cream with cooling properties for swollen or red areas (from falling oder with inflammation).

[@ThomasEdge]

Man that's one of a kind. Can't believe the quality especially as a dug artifact. Makes you wonder in what bunker/foxhole they found it.

[@NathansMRE]

Apparently thats not all they found, stay tuned ...

[@sonofeloah]

There are a group of russians who hunt out WWII battle areeas and they even found german field hospital graveyards where wounded geran dead were buried and these guys find out the names and have the bodies returned to their families for proper burial. Many a bunker was found to be in great shape and would have weapons, ammo, radios, food bins and personal effects.

[@Jimmy-xs2gq]

what's scary about this is watching you fumble through this kit.

[@christinamdonahue]

Nathan, glad this cool kit arrived intact

[@austinhughes6852]

You know an item is old.When Nathan barely opens it up.

[@greyshadow9498]

While a cool and rare kit. I was kinda disappointed at the lack of meth.

[@BridgesDontFly]

Russians took it.

[@brik.3088]

Amazing item!!!! Thanks for sharing brother 👍!!

[@William_Borgeson]

Now that was extremely interesting, as for what was on the packaging, it looks more like liquid leaked from the bottles or splattered during use. What you thought it was would be black, so you're in the clear.

[@cjwhetstone3361]

I love your videos man keep it up I hope you can do some more videos on camping

[@chrissinclair8705]

Maybe the -.25 on the back of the button kit is 25 Pfennig or 25 cents? Could have been bought separate from the kit perhaps and just thrown in there for convenience?

[@txgunguy2766]

As a matter of clarification, the NAZI party was simply the political party that was ruled Germany in the 30s and early 40s and not all germans at that time were members. The Wehrmacht was the German national army and NAZI party membership was not required. On the other hand, the Waffen SS did require membership as it was essentially the military arm of the NAZI party. To illustrate the difference I suggest looking up the battle for Castle Itter in which Wehrmacht soldiers actually fought alongside US army soldiers AGAINST Waffen SS troops.

[@curiousentertainment3008]

While what you have said is true that doesn’t mean there weren’t political fanatics in the heer, lufwaffe, or kreigsmarine.

[@txgunguy2766]

@@curiousentertainment3008 I said NAZI party membership was not a requirement, not that none were members.

[@theInvisiblecarrot]

That was very interesting thanks for sharing with us

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

That thing is the coolest thing I've seen to date on here.

[@ForeignMRE]

Very interesting Nathan

[@jaggiecz]

It's a travellerskit. The first of these kits were made in 1900. It has nothing to do with nazi's or the german army. It's a commercial kit.

[@Mauritius200]

This is a commercial product, not army issued. And nowhere it says something about "officers". The kind of stuff that nowadays is being sold as "tactical"...

[@rodbrillhart8404]

Awesome find!!!! Why would you call it “creepy” ????

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Exactly !

[@smeagle6092]

I think it's creepy because the guy that carried it probably died in the feild.

[@dflo4165]

@@smeagle6092 I don’t think war time would make it creepy. Usually the dead would be bleeding everywhere. If that was in a pocket it would have blood on it. Looking in good shape would preclude that. Maybe it was lucky and just ended up in this video.

[@knicksfan46]

very cool great video!

[@wallyworlder]

It's quite cool to be able to see something like this, it is in good condition for the age of it

[@wickedfae69ify]

Valerian is a root that helps you sleep

[@jamesderynck1219]

very nice review belongs in a musuem great find

[@molangjahr3647]

hey there, it says on the red sticker that its from chemnitz, thats my hometown :O Wow! Thx for the nice video!

[@sbcinema]

This is most likely none of the army issued ones, it was probably privately bought

[@lttldblj]

Bro, this is fascinating!!! That this is so unique, iv never seen one anywhere else. Steve is going to be jealous lol.

[@pinpatchyeah7987]

Steve would eat it!

[@gunnarthefeisty]

this is really cool. What's up with the description though?

[@V_channel_]

Very interesting, great find!👍

[@kevinmoore2929]

HOW does a IFAK qualify as a ration? Just curious.....

[@c.r.3350]

Please show a clear picture of the original list, without that google translater sh*t. I'm german and i can read old german.

[@jamesmurray9441]

I live 35 years in Germany now but I've never ever seen the Real Deal

[@irgendwer420]

Garantiert noch unübertroffen means guaranteed unbeaten, yet...

[@georgehollingsworth2428]

Having worked with a lot of military artifacts from Germany, I am inclined to think that this may be a custom bought personal kit from WORLD WAR ONE. The style of writing and etc. all point to an earlier date than WW2. Many people forget that Germany invaded Russia in World War One as well.

[@jesse0george]

What kind of text translator do you use Nathan ?

[@Triumph-dg4bv]

This is a civilian pocket parmacy with Standard freely available stuff. Nothing "hot" in there

[@earlahmer5528]

I feel suspicious about this for a dug artifact. It looks too crisp n clean. The lack of ageing on the labels is odd. I dont see any yellowing or first that matter any sign that ever seen the ground. If that was a forgery I give them credit though.

[@paulwolf7562]

Yea, I hate to say it, but I don't believe that's 80 years old or more. It looks way too new. If, it was out of Russia or something similar? Those guys are noted for, making fakes and trying to pass it off.

[@earlahmer5528]

While I know theres a difference between book paper, label paper, n stick paper the one thing they have in common is a gradual yellowing and eventual browning of the paper after extended periods of time even under the best of preservation in addition to paper fibers becoming brittle n cracking n flaking off. In short it looked too new.

[@NathansMRE]

The source I got it from can guarantee its legit ... no question when you get it off the owner lol

[@ignaalex4651]

Because it is a decentlly made fake. The exterior belongs to an Austrian Tourist / Hunter "Taschen Apotheke". New labels in antique style and done. The sewing kit its a dead giveaway those tiny needels would never be used on flesh wounds and also no buttons would be in a real deal. But still an enjoyable video as allways from Nathan. :)

[@ignaalex4651]

@@NathansMRE I honestlly doubt that but i still like the video. :)

[@seankane8628]

Probably in the same tunic pocket the field dressing went into

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Where the meth pills at?😂

[@TheKegtwo]

Agree with other comments, this should be in a museum.

[@Phoneixghost]

This guy sounds like a well known Hollywood actor cant remember who

[@simonh6371]

Sounds like Beavis or Butthead, can't remember which

[@andrewlevy5074]

I looks like a repurposed case for carrying cigars in you pocket. First aid is more important than cigars in war.

[@mikezona7836]

Valerian root is actually the active ingredient per se of Valium

[@bobjoncas2814]

...now, that is different, stay well and have a great week...

[@tarstakars]

DRGM- Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster (German: German Reich Registered Design)

[@eljoe1284]

Next time it would help to show the original writing, so we germans could translate it.

[@deepfish4432]

Amazing!

[@mrdeer111]

Wow that was so cool! 💖💖💖

[@sergiov8198]

Wow special kit !!

[@ricklane8554]

Yeah the Jerry's were very nasty in Holland 40/45 SchweinHunde !! ;-) Yep there are some bloodstains inside ;) Very Rare Nathan :-)

[@NathansMRE]

I thought you would like this one buddy, a real oldie for sure

[@ricklane8554]

@@NathansMRE Yes sure... Think that guy was wounded lol. Yet I prefer the canned ration above the bandages and stuff ;)

[@kaidzaack2520]

Blutst. Watte means Blutstop or Blutstiller Watte - it is Cotton infused with some kind of chemical. Perlon is the Plastic the buttons are made of…cheers from Germany 😉

[@donaldpriebsch]

But in the end, this is no military kit. Iron Cross on the front is just a sticker. It’s from a civil drugstore. Real military stuff would for sure contain pervitin, wich is meth basically and morphine. Also there is just the dexamethasole (like hydrocortisone) instead of real antibiotics. Also the wound dressing is way to small for military use.

[@johnkennedy2027]

Outstanding! This would have been great to have if you are on the upfront front! Lol

[@donaldpriebsch]

The pills in the waxed paper are Dexamethason, it’s a glucocorticoid medication against inflammation.

[@sqike001ton]

I don't think this is an issue kit I think it's a private purchase kit from the early war. If it was issue I believe this is would contain pervitin and I believe morphine as the officer was responsible for both and they were "survival" items

[@tinsoldier5621]

I'm on the fence about this one. If it was buried that long or even a short time it would show it. The contents look old but the hinge not giving way causes some doubt. The kit was packed right, not as tight as I pack a PSK but tight with no room for drugs like pain meds and antibiotics. And the bandaging was to minimal for a wound that requires a blood stopper. That said it was very interesting and a great review. Thanks

[@donaldpriebsch]

Third bottle is essigsaure Tonerde, basic aluminum acetate

[@lorrainejsuhrada5816]

VERY INTERESTING I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN SEEING MORE VIDEO S LIKE IT

[@adrianadios5041]

Where's the pervitin?

[@dolltall]

Beautiful

[@jamesryder1427]

Verry amazing good job 👍

[@OrlopRat42]

You're right, I was wrong. I let popular usage lead me astray. Deleted the comment so I won't mislead anyone...or look like an idiot. But I was right about your video being very excellent

[@NathansMRE]

Someone should change that on wikipedia then

[@rage2k1]

that was not dug. no way that was in the dirt and the gauze is still that white

[@geneard639]

It's a first aid kit. The buttons are used to anchor stitches in very torn tissue. 'Warmacht' means "War Maker' or Soldier/Army/Military. It's not Nazi, Warmacht sometimes referred to the regular Army command like our DoD or the UK's MoD. If it were Nazi, it would have a schwaztika, dual lightening bolts or a deaths head, but it doesn't.

[@bikesnblades6737]

I would not translate Wehrmacht as "war maker". It is much more akin to "armed forces", or as a word by word translation, "weapon force" where "Wehr" is an old word for "Waffe" (arms/weapon) and "Macht" means "force" and not "to do something". It was used to refer to the overall armed forces. Part of this can still be found in todays overall name for germany´s armed forces, which are called "Bundeswehr", which basically translates to arms/forces of the republic. I agree though, that´s probably just a soldier´s or officer´s medical kit. Not everyone in that army was a dedicated Nazi. The real assholes sure did like their symbols and i´d bet my ass most were never seen on any frontline.

[@geneard639]

@@bikesnblades6737 I'm not a native speaker, and what I did learn was from a next door neighbor, a great aunt, and the family doctor. But I have gotten more 'A's in German class than English class. Come to think of it.... I passed more German classes than English.

[@bikesnblades6737]

@@geneard639 haha, it's a damn hard language for sure and you were pretty damn close! These small differences are for sure hard to understand for non native speakers so don't worry about it. Just wanted to correct the little detail.

[@simonh6371]

@@geneard639 Well I'm shocked you got ''A''s if you translate ''Macht'' as ''maker'', that's incorrect on so many levels... ''Macht'' in this context translates to ''might'' as in power from which the adjective ''mighty'' is derived. But Wehrmacht just means Armed Forces.

[@dflo4165]

@@simonh6371 Correct, Wehrmacht (Defense Power) was the armed forces. They were comprised of the HEER, (Army) LUFTWAFFE (Air Force), and KRIEGSMARINE, (Navy). Someone mentioned bundeswehr, that was the defense force put together during the last gasps of Germany. They were the kids and old men. They were handed a panzerfaust or rifle and pushed towards the Russians. Definite suicide orders!

[@officerjbeck2027]

As a Polish man here I don't like this but I respect your interest

[@glenndouglas8822]

Im English and the Nazi's bombed our area back into the stone age and I really don't understand your comment. The Nazi's did awful things to everyone and we all stood shoulder to shoulder. I think your comment is a bit naive though ✌️

[@willemventer3935]

looks like a normal type of militatary style med kit?

[@allisonharranmua8193]

Valerian root tinctures are still used today as a sedative. It's used in homeopathic medicine for sleep disturbances and ainxiety. It's kind of like natural Xanax.

[@thundercat8601]

Gotta say this channel is really upping its game. And I wish people would quit mentioning “Steve” in the comments. Dude barely uploads, so forget him already….

[@jerryinohio1978]

Dragonman on KZbin probably would know all about that.

[@sonofeloah]

The wehrmacht was the regular army. Air forces were the luftwaffe. The navy would be the kriegs marine. The buttons are for the underwear flap. The valerian root tincture is used for sleep. Very nasty tasting stuff for sure. But it worked then and works to this day. The anti depressant valium originally came from valerian root. The clay will help form a plug for a bullet wound. And the salve will help stop the bleeding. This kit would not have been military issue but could be bought and carried by any soldier of the reich. There were also medical kits made by civilian volunteers and those were given to teh soldiers by the german red cross. They would not have had morphine but would have the concentrated asperin powder. NOT for use to numb a bleeding wound though.

[@JayDotGreezy]

Wehrmacht was a general term for all branches. The Army was the Heer. Don't chime in like you know shit if you dont.

[@sonofeloah]

@@JayDotGreezy: I know what I know and what I know is that you don't know. Bye!

[@JayDotGreezy]

@@sonofeloah okay, well, everyone who sees this is gonna be like damn this moron is not only wrong but doubling down? And you're gonna look even dumber for telling the guy who's right that he's wrong. Weird flex but okay.

[@RavenHeart6667]

The bottle you can't read called Salmiakgeist

[@donaldpriebsch]

Second bottle is Salmiakgeist, ammonium hydroxide

[@YiYaEmperor]

lol translator fails at old writing 🤣

[@RavenHeart6667]

Nice old german kit.

[@just8310]

That's the word of the day gingerly

[@jpmtlhead39]

Its missing the morphine. It was a must, in any countries medical kit during WW2, Less the Japonese and Russian kits. Ps :the Japonese even didint used any medical kit, because their Job, was to fight and die for the Emperor. If you were wounded, or you kept fighting with what was available, or in the case you were badly injured,just pick up a grenade and expect for an enemie soldier to come close enough, for you take him with you. The Russians, well they were Expendables, why waste medical supplies on a wounded Men, Who by the way probably would be considered a coward, and shot on the spot.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Why is it creepy? It's history. Don't go down the SJW rabbit hole Nathan.

[@winterbalm]

Germans knew how to make excellent things

[@edmondreynoldsjr.4445]

That is really cool

[@davidpotter733]

Very interesting

[@richardleach1706]

Put some gloves on, DAMN it

[@BridgesDontFly]

And wear your mask.

[@ramonelizondo4098]

Cool ..very..very cool

[@jtpenman]

Amazing

[@cjhobbyfly8597]

Very dubious about the claim this dates back to 1939-45... looks practically new.

[@kaymunnich1483]

Why do you think this is for "Officers" and why Wehrmacht ???? I can´t belive !!!! At that time you can buy this in a pharmacy, for traveling and so on. This is a nice thing but not Wehrmacht issued !!!

[@herbertorendorff6323]

To translate the German try a German English dictionary

[@THEROOKIE6666]

what is Nathan's obsession with calling everything and anything German wwii related Nazi items? i hope he realizes that using that as clickbait isn't gonna work forever... and that most of the German Wehrmacht weren't Nazis (that was the group who shall not be named but you can guess) the Wehrmacht was the German military as a whole but there was the heer, Luftwaffe, kiegsmarine, etc the people whome i shall not name were not held on a leash like the nomal military that's why you read that the Wehrmacht didn't commit barely any warcrimes compared to the evil people whome i shall not name

[@NathansMRE]

This isn't clickbait its 100% the real deal

[@THEROOKIE6666]

@@NathansMRE then why do you call every single german mre youve reviewed a nazi mre?

[@curiousentertainment3008]

“The Wehrmacht didn’t commit barley any war crimes…” yeah right that’s about as true as saying goring wasn’t fat. All sides during the war committed varying degrees of warcrimes. We know more about what the axis did compared to the Allie’s because as the saying goes history is written by the victors.

[@THEROOKIE6666]

@@curiousentertainment3008 what you just said is what i meant... im not very articulate with the way i word thing so its easy to get my point across

[@Davepars7]

Nice

[@jpmtlhead39]

Whermacht was the Army. Luftwaffe and Krisgmarine are the other branches.

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

Pretty bad KZbin says we cant exercise 1st amendment

[@PlushPineapple]

asmr

[@chriscourson2824]

i like to find the old morphine capsules!! YUMMY!!

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

Wouldn't be any good now anyways

[@kaymunnich1483]

Not every rare part is for officers only !!!

[@mikewendland4982]

Why Scary?

[@BridgesDontFly]

🙋 🤷

[@blackmetalerik]

"weremak"