A medical bag used by miners

## This is a [medical bag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_bag) this bag was used to treat injured miners in the 20th century. The front of the bag, shows a red cross on a white background, a symbol that can even nowadays be found on hospitals or on ambulances. This [red cross emblem](https://www.redcross.ca/about-us/about-the-canadian-red-cross/red-cross-emblem) made sure that every miner knew the purpose and contents of the bag, which used to be stuffed with medical equipment like gauze or a stethoscope. The bag was made out of leather to ensure that it could be used for a long period of time, but nowadays it is in a bad shape due to its use and age. The medical bag can still be closed via a buckle in the front, but is pretty dusty and its seams are only being held together by strings and safety clips. created by: Fee Lucie, Wiegandt Location: Nederlands Mijnmuseum, Heerlen