Box, Ointment, Anti-gas, N°2

Genuine British complete N° 2 box containing its 8 tubes of anti-gas ointment. The tin gives general details of the contents and how to apply. These ointment tins were carried with every gas mask bag.

4 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 5/8 ins in size.

The tin is painted in buff with dark brown lettering. It seems to be the most common type of tin developed and its contents were formulated for use in temperate conditions like in ETO. The tubes held a high alkalin mixture of Chloramine-T and vanishing cream to neutralize the effects of a mustard gas attack.