About this objectRubber gas mask with flexible rubber hose connecting it to a purifying air tank contained inside a khaki canvas bag, with closing flap secured with press studs. The bag has a shoulder carry strap, and there are metal vents in the bottom of the bag.
There is a manufacturers label, 'M.H. & Co.' on the item. On the canvas bag is handwritten, 'RAAF 12442' and possibly belonged to A.S. (Stan) Wayling.