Original British WWI Trench Warfare Gas Rattle- Dated 1916 Historical Military Books mass production did not commence

mass production did not commence until early 1943 at the Sestroretsk Arsenal (over 45

The double spring assembly at the front of the mechanism seats into the bottom of the cartridge tray device

and shoulder straps are not included

ever thrifty

A must for completing any Sled Mount

Original British WWI Trench Warfare Gas Rattle- Dated 1916 Historical Military Books mass production did not commenceOriginal Item: Only One Available. During WW1 trench warfare and the terror of a gas attack was continually present. Due to the close quarters and explosions so much noise was always occurring that it became essential to find a unique way of warning the troops that a gas attack was under way. Whistles, sirens and all forms of explosive reports were hourly occurrences so the introduction of the gas rattle was adopted. Basically, this is an all wood