Army Number: 2718475 Rank: Guardsman Name: S BINKS Unit: 1 Irish Guards GSM & Clasp: GSM, Palestine Clasp 1936 - 1939 TNA Reference: WO 100/503
spectacles in case Catalogue number: EPH 4508 Gdsn S BINKS, No. 2 Coy, 1st Bn Irish Guards (2718475) Metal-framed reading spectacles (glasses) in card case (L 13cm x W 6cm X D 1.5cm); the case bears two labels. One states the owner's name and unit and the second contains instructions for use: 'This spectacle frame is designed for ordinary use and for use when wearing a respirator. When the respirator is fitted the spectacle sides are adjusted to the correct setting for the wearer's face. Care must be taken to keep the sides at the correct setting, otherwise gas may leak in when the respirator is worn. If in any doubt as to the fitting of the spectacles the matter should be reported to the Medical Officer.'
