Civil War Era Amputation Tourniquet /SOLD

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