WWII German Tier-Luftschutzkasten

Original WWII-era German Tier-Luftschutzkasten 39 (Animal Air Raid Protection Kit Model 1939) wooden medical cabinet. These specialized civil defense kits were intended for the treatment of livestock and working animals injured during air raids, making them a far less common variant of standard Luftschutz first aid equipment.

The exterior retains its original field-gray painted finish with stenciled black lettering reading “Tier-Luftschutzkasten 39.” Inside is the original printed instruction sheet detailing emergency treatment procedures for wounds, fractures, incendiary bomb injuries, and gas exposure affecting animals. The chart also lists the original contents, including bandages, scissors, chemical treatments, and other veterinary first-aid supplies.

Manufactured by Münchener Verbandstoff-Fabrik A. Aubry A.G., München, this cabinet represents an unusual and highly displayable piece of German WWII home-front and civil defense history. Animal-specific Luftschutz items are significantly scarcer than standard civilian or military first aid kits and appeal to collectors of Luftschutz, medical, veterinary, and German WWII memorabilia.

Condition:

• Original painted wooden cabinet
• Clear exterior stenciling
• Original interior instruction sheet present
• Empty of original medical contents
• Displays honest age and storage wear
• Hinges and cabinet structure remain intact

A rare and seldom-encountered German civil defense artifact documenting the extensive preparations made to protect livestock and working animals during the Second World War.