Acquired by the museum at a flea market in France, this leaflet was originally supposed to be directly connected with the gas mask in the tin of which it was discovered. Due to having been stored at the bottom of a metal canister, it is in a remarkable state of preservation. Further research shows it to be akin to the British advice booklets sent out to every household.
The leaflet covers various subjects, although presented here in four separate sections, it is in reality a single fold-out sheet. The first section covers what to do in the event of an enemy air attack, if caught out in the open away from home. It also advises that seeking a space in a public shelter is the main preference.
The second section deals with how to fight a small fire. This is similar in nature to the advice offered in the British leaflets on how to deal with incendiary bombs. It is interesting to note that while the French public are being encouraged to deal with these fires directly, in the British publications this is seen as very much the role of qualified authorities.
The leaflet covers various subjects, although presented here in four separate sections, it is in reality a single fold-out sheet. The first section covers what to do in the event of an enemy air attack, if caught out in the open away from home. It also advises that seeking a space in a public shelter is the main preference.
The second section deals with how to fight a small fire. This is similar in nature to the advice offered in the British leaflets on how to deal with incendiary bombs. It is interesting to note that while the French public are being encouraged to deal with these fires directly, in the British publications this is seen as very much the role of qualified authorities.
The third section deals with the correct method for wearing your gas mask. The type shown is the TP38, which incidentally is the same type of mask in which the leaflet was found.
The final section deals with simple sage advice, namely carrying and using your gas mask, along with seeking cover from bombs. There is also a section at the bottom where you would note the location of your nearest public shelter.