| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Shepparton |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL30279 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Cotton |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
St John Ambulance first aid sling
Description
Cotton sling with printed figures depicting 23 ways in which the sling can be used in first aid situations. Each edge and corner is marked as 'POINT', 'SIDE', 'END' or 'BASE'. At the point is the St John Ambulance Association symbol.
History / Summary
Sling used by Mrs Eileen Stuart during a First Aid Course organised by St John Ambulance Association at the Guide Hall in Shepparton, Victoria in 1940.