1-153-312 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Air Raid Precautions, cigarette card, British, 1938. Civilian Duty Respirator (gasmask). A stronger model than the normal civilian one, it was issued to the police and emergency services. A telephone or microphone could be used with this model. One of a set of 50 cards issued by WD & HO Wills in preparation for the anticipated coming of World War II.