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Rare Vintage 1930s-1940s Medical Suspensory Bandage / Jockstrap - New Old Stock (NOS)
**Description:**
Up for sale is a fascinating piece of medical and textile history: an authentic, original vintage scrotal suspensory bandage dating back approximately to the 1930s or 1940s.
This item is in New Old Stock (NOS) / Deadstock condition, meaning it has never been used or worn. It was designed as a medical supporter for post-surgery recovery, trauma, or specific conditions like orchitis, but it also represents the early precursor to modern athletic jockstraps.
**Key Features & Details:**
- **Era:** Circa 1930s - 1940s.
- **Condition:** Excellent vintage condition, unworn, deadstock. Minimal signs of storage wear due to its age (please refer to the photos). No major stains, rips, or odors.
- **Material:** Breathable cotton mesh/knit pouch with sturdy cotton canvas/webbing straps and original button fasteners.
- **Design:** Traditional three-strap design with a buttoned waistband and under-straps for secure positioning.
**Approximate Measurements (lying flat):**
- Waistband Total Length: 95cm.
- Pouch Width/Height: 11cm x 10 cm
**Perfect for:**
Medical history collectors, oddities & curiosities enthusiasts, historical theater/movie prop departments, or unique vintage fashion archives.
*Please note: Sold strictly as a historical collectible/display item.*