Physical description

Photograph of a box containing two tubes. It was given to Australian soldiers during World War One to prevent venereal disease.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside box:
Directions for Use
Before Connection
1. Rub head and shaft of Penis with half the tube of No. 2 Ointment, White.
2. Always wear a sheath
After Connection
1. Pass water IMMEDIATELY
2. Wash thoroughly Penis and Scrotum with soap and water.
3. Inject the whole of the contents of the Tube of No. 1. Oitnment, Brown, into pipe and massage back 2 inches.
4. Rub remainder of tube No. 2 Ointment, White, on head and shaft of Penis and Scrotum
5. Hold urine some hours after treatment
6. Report at V.D. Prevention Depot (Blue Light Depot) as soon as possible.
7. Having read directions and understood them, destroy by tearing up or by burning.