Canvas Respirator case : Commander I S Wheeler, HMAS Anzac

Olive green canvas haversack to hold the Avon FM 12 respirator and accessories. The haversack has an overlapping top flap with a central front press stud fastening and Velcro sealing tabs. The letters 'SO' are written in black felt marker on the top of the flap. There is an adjustable external nylon web carrying strap with a Fastex clip attached to the rear of the bag, as well as a press stud and Velcro belt clip for attachment to the waist of the wearer's uniform. Also on the rear is a short loop of green cotton tape stitched into the seam at each lower corner. A 1.4 m length of this cotton tape is threaded back and forth through the two loops, and knotted to the left hand loop. On the right hand side is a small pouch with a Velcro flap, containing a Decontamination Kit, Personal No 2 Mk I (REL31449.010). Inside the bag, a similar pouch located centrally contains a Decontamination Kit, Personal No 1 Mk I (REL31449.009). There are also a pair of internal canvas pockets to hold mask accessories. There is a pair of elastic straps inside the top flap, and printed in black between these are the words 'MADE IN UK' and an illegible maker's marking.

Australian Military issue haversack for the Avon FM-12 respirator, issued to Commander I S Wheeler RAN, Supply Officer of HMAS Anzac during the war on Iraq.