Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service KLAXON - 10 Hand Cranked Gas Alarm with Base - Working U.S. Replica which was constructed in 1944

which was constructed in 1944 in the village of Fairford in the Cotswolds

He saw the turret hatch pop open and he and the other riflemen laid down covering fire on the hatch

and also had a loading gate as seen on later revolvers

The hilt mounts are in in very good condition

The decal is retained over 90%

Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service KLAXON - 10 Hand Cranked Gas Alarm with Base - Working U.S. Replica which was constructed in 1944Original item: Only One Available. Gas Warfare, now banned by International Treaty, was first introduced in WWI on the Western Front, and the results were devastating. Soon everyone was issued with a gas mask and was required to carry one at all times. Various types of "gas alarms", from simple wooden rattles to mechanical sirens were employed to help warn the soldiers that it was time to put the mask on. This is a great example of a U. S. WWI KLAXON