{"product_id":"soviet-army-medical-bag-smsh-canvas-medic-shoulder-bag","title":"Soviet Army Medical Bag SMSh – Military Medic Canvas Shoulder Bag, Red Cross","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet army medical bag (SMSh) is an original field medical shoulder bag of the type used by medics and sanitary instructors of the Soviet Armed Forces during the Cold War. Made of heavy-duty olive drab canvas, it carries the iconic Red Cross symbol on a white circle on the front flap. It is sold empty, as a collectible piece of Soviet army gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Field medical kit bag (empty)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SMSh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold War (1970s–1980s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty cotton canvas (kersey \/ tent fabric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive drab \/ khaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Cross on a white circular background on the flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canvas shoulder strap with reinforced stitching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in vintage surplus condition. The fabric shows authentic signs of time, which add to its character. Please check the photos carefully for specific wear, slight discoloration or storage marks. Sold as an empty collectible bag – no medical supplies are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoviet field medic bags were built from durable, water-resistant canvas to withstand harsh field conditions, and bags of this type typically have internal dividers designed to hold bandages, tourniquets and other medical supplies. Today a Soviet army medical bag is a sought-after item for collectors of Soviet militaria and Red Army collectibles, for historical reenactors and film productions, and for anyone who wants a rugged, functional vintage messenger bag for hiking or bushcraft. Its simple, utilitarian design and the classic Red Cross emblem make it an easy piece to display alongside other Soviet military surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678824562837,"sku":"EBAY-407023599685","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-army-medical-bag-smsh-canvas-medic-shoulder-bag-1.jpg?v=1791647128","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-army-medical-bag-smsh-canvas-medic-shoulder-bag","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}