FM 12 Respirator : Commander I S Wheeler, HMAS Anzac

Avon FM 12 black rubber respirator with polycarbonate eye pieces. The mask features a circular central valve (the 'Primary Speech Module') which has an exhaust valve on the right cheek and a threaded inlet valve to accept the disposable canister on the left. The numeral '2' (indicating size) is raised in the rubber on the left cheek, with a manufacturer's marking in a corresponding position on the right. Six moulded tabs around the edge of the mask anchor the adjustable elastic and nylon mesh head straps. The letters 'SO' are written in black felt marker above the eye pieces, and 'GULF 2003' next to the right hand eyepiece. The seal on the pale green aluminium canister has been removed, and the date '16 MAR 03' written in black felt marker on its front surface. The words 'SUPPLY OFFICER' and '16 MAR 03' are also written in black felt marker around the side of the canister.

Australian Military issue FM 12 Respirator, issued to Commander I S Wheeler RAN, Supply Officer of HMAS Anzac in March 2003, during the War on Iraq.