WW1 British BEF Sandbag Named RAMC 35″ X 13″

This original World War I British Expeditionary Force (BEF) sandbag measures approximately 35 inches by 13 inches. It is constructed from coarse, robust fabric typical of military field-issue supplies of the period. The bag is attributed to the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC), as indicated by a hand-applied identification or naming on the material. Sandbags of this type were widely used by British forces in trench warfare for defensive purposes, providing protection against small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects. RAMC units often utilized sandbags to fortify aid posts and casualty stations close to the front lines. Surviving examples are scarce due to the original perishable nature and heavy use in exposed conditions. This item reflects both the utilitarian equipment of the BEF and the specific logistical needs of the RAMC during the conflict. The sandbag exhibits signs of age and historical use consistent with field service.