During World War I, the role of the pharmacy was crucial. In addition to supplying medicines, it also acted as a key public health agent. The response in this field during the conflict was highly significant, relying primarily on antimicrobial therapy, with notable advances in chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and immunotherapy.
This Pharmacy Case served a preventive function and would have contained disinfectant and dressing materials for toxic substances, such as war gases, as well as other medicinal products. Cases like this equipped the Portuguese army in Africa (colonies) and in Europe, notably the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps (CEP) in France.
This object, considered very rare, is part of the Militaria and Weaponry Collection of the Museum of Angra do Heroismo.
