card, instruction (gas mask)

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Gas Defence instructions for Box respirator and PH helmet, 1916
Description
Gas Defence instruction card for Box respirator and PH helmet
S.S. 535. 12/16, WW1
Belonged to Gilbert Archey, New Zealand Field Artillery, NZEF
printed card leaflet [single fold]
printed on cover: GAS DEFENCE. Remember that your Box Respirator and your P.H. Helmet are of importance second only to your weapons. Keep them in perfect condition. YOUR LIFE MAY DEPEND ON THEM. KEEP THIS CARD IN YOUR PAY-BOOK. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR FROM A GAS ATTACK, (a) If your Respirator or Helmet is in good order, (b) If you remain calm, and carry out the measures in which you have been instructed.
printing details: [S.S. 535.] / (B12714) Wt. w. 12416-R779 600M 12/16 11 & S
annotated in ink: also SS 534 to get.
Place
[United Kingdom]
Accession Number
1930.378
Other Id
W0456.1
Department
History
War History
Display Room
Scars on the Heart 1

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Scars on the Heart 1
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira,1930.378, W0456.1
Place
[United Kingdom]
Date
01 Dec 1916
Associated Notes
Gas Defence instruction card that belonged to 33515 Captain Gilbert E Archey, New Zealand Field Artillery, WW1

Instruction card for Box respirator and PH helmet

S.S. 535. 12/16.

"Remember that Your Box Respirator and your P.H. Helmet are of importance second only to your weapons. Keep them in perfect condition. Your Life May Depend On Them.

Gilbert Archey enlisted with the 22nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery, in 1916, leaving New Zealand aboard the Aparima on 16 February 1917. During the war he was promoted as captain, and became divisional education officer in 1918. In 1919 Archey received an OBE (Mil.). “In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the war.”
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Associated Person
Sir Gilbert Archey (Associated person)
1NZEF: New Zealand Field Artillery (Associated military force)
Sir Gilbert Archey (Associated person)
Period
World War 1, 1914-18/Wars
Measurement Reading
150mm
103mm
Subject Category
gas warfare/wars
Classification
sheet, instruction
documentary artifact

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17 Jul 2025

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