Historical information

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF.
Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.

Physical description

Yellow metal tin with hinged lid. Contains 8 yellow tubes with sealed lids. Tubes made from lead. Each tube has instructions in black print. Tubes are separated with white card. Instructions for use printed on lid & base in maroon type.

Inscriptions & markings

Printed in maroon on top of tin:
ANTI-GAS NO 2
APPLY FREELY TO AFFECTED
PORTION OF SKIN
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
RUB IN VIGOROUSLY
FOR NOT LESS THAN ONE MINUTE.
KEEP AWAY FROM EYES.
TO OBTAIN OINTMENT FROM TUBE
SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK OF BOX.