Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet /SOLD

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Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet – Inventory Number: MED 270 / SOLD This is a rare and authentic Civil War period amputation tourniquet, a vital tool in battlefield surgery during the mid-19th century. Featuring a classic screw-tightening mechanism and original fabric strap, this medical artifact represents the stark realities of wartime medicine. Features: • Material: Iron with original cloth strap (faded maroon) • Design: Windlass-style screw clamp with adjustable pressure • Condition: Excellent for its age; minimal corrosion and an intact, flexible strap • Usage: These tourniquets were used to control blood flow during field amputations, especially in makeshift hospitals near battlefields Whether you’re a collector of Civil War memorabilia, a reenactor, or a museum curator, this artifact offers a sobering yet compelling glimpse into 19th-century military medicine.   Inventory Number: MED 270 / SOLD

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A Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet featuring a metal windlass handle, screw mechanism, and fabric strap, isolated on a white background.
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Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet/SOLD: features a metal screw mechanism and attached fabric strap, displayed on a white background.
A Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet with a metal frame, curved supports, and a leather strap at the bottom. /SOLD.
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Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet /SOLD: Metal tourniquet with a screw clamp mechanism and fabric strap, used to restrict blood flow during medical procedures. Displayed on a white background.
A Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet with metal and fabric construction and a screw mechanism, designed for medical use, shown on a white background.

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