SOMETHING FOR THE SOLDIER

NZ Truth, Issue 538, 9 October 1915, Page 2

SOMETHING FOR THE SOLDIER

A Combination Protector

In "Truth's" udvortiscment column;-) will bp found dotnils of a Wangunul invention, the "Vounjc und Collins combination heart protector, testament, diary, lottor and money earrlor." Tlie device iH primarily Intended to provide some Nocurlly for soldiers uguin.st the risks 01 war. wlilk' ut the same timo being: a convenient carrier for money, etc. Muny medical in«»n and military ofllccrß have pas Hod golden opinions on tho invention. The device m In tin: form of a wallet, which la worn over tho hcurl la position where the weight is least folt), and is no arranged liv buttoning; on to the braces a.s to uccaslon no Inconvenience to the wearer. 11 has Included In the design two .specially tempered steel plates, which not only can be relied on to dMk'Ct n, rltlo bulk-t or a Bhell splinter, but which will, it 13 clnlmed. resist a bayonet thru.st. AparC from being a useful protection of il vital J«u*t of the Holdler's body, th<« dovico ilho enables the llglitlnK man n> carry hIH money, diary, fountain ptn. letters, papers, etc.. In a *afe and compact manner, handy to K'H at. TinKoldlor who has had to senrch throuub his Uit-baR for any of the above nccoj*. KnrUa ha» only to mop ihlfl invention to hail It with delight. H Is a useful present that anyone can easily nend \o frlendx nt the front or to thoae In camp preparing for the fluht.