| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Geelong |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL33564.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Maker |
Union Can Co Pty Ltd |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | June 1939 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Tin of Outfit Anti-Dimming compound, Mk V
Description
Small green painted cylinder with a screw on cap at either end. The cylinder contains a cloth and dried anti-dimming compound. Printed on the cylinder is 'OUTFIT ANTI-/ DIMMING MK.V/ INSTRUCTION FOR/USE/ CLEAN EYEPIECE WITH/ CLOTH PROVIDED. BREATHE ON EYEPIECE AND APPLY A LITTLE COMPOUND EVENLY WITH THE FINGER. BREATHE ON EYEPIECE AGAIN AND POLISH VERY LIGHTLY WITH THE CLOTH SO THAT A THIN EVEN FILM OF THE COMPOUND REMAINS'. Stamped on both caps is 'No248III/ UCCoPtyLtd/ -/6/39'.
History / Summary
This tin of outfit anti-dimming Mk V is associated with the service of John Grieves Dyson in the Victorian ARP during the Second World War. John Dyson lived in Geelong and during the war, with his brothers, owned and ran a foundry that manufactured wool scouring machines for use in knitting mills that produced wool for soldiers' uniforms. Anti-dimming outfits were used to prevent condensation in respirator eyepieces. The compound was applied to the inside of the eyepiece and caused the moisture to form a clear film which did not interfere with vision.