Alpo Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 https://wwiisoldier.com/product/ww2-us-army-lightning-pack-reproduction/ I'm thrilled that it is a World War II reproduction, that it is considered part of personal gear, and that they are sold out of them. All of that is very interesting to know. But what they don't say is what the hell it was for. Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G W Wade Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Not positive, but was that a medical insignia on the front? Where is UB ? GW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Definitely a medical corps item. As a reproduction the workmanship is shoddy, probably made in China. UB is taking care if his wife at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 It's a case for an enclosed chemical heating pad, which is activated by water. The pack is reusable, but I don't think the pack is enclosed in the reproduction. I doubt there are many originals around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: It's a case for an enclosed chemical heating pad, which is activated by water. The pack is reusable, but I don't think the pack is enclosed in the reproduction. I doubt there are many originals around. Picture and more info here. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/medic-lightningpak-heat-unit-wwii-237120015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Thank you Tex and Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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