Original WWI British Western Front Trench Wooden Gas Attack Warning Rattle - Dated 1917 British Holsters veterans continued to wear these

veterans continued to wear these beloved jackets until threadbare

This example had the star removed and tightens at the rear by means of a lace it is constructed of a ‘hessian' type material and comes complete with original paper label and leather chinstrap

This parts set comes with a demilitarized receiver

The belts had metal tab closures and three rows of grommetted holes that could accept the M-1910 hooks from older equipment that could continue to be used

It was a single shot

Original WWI British Western Front Trench Wooden Gas Attack Warning Rattle - Dated 1917 British Holsters veterans continued to wear theseOriginal Item: Only One Available. Commonly known as a Gas Rattle this is a hand cranked wood framed instrument consisting of two star shaped tumblers and two tensioned wood slats that, when cranked, make the most awful ear splitting noise. Traditionally hated by all who hear it, the purpose was to get one's attention as quickly as possible and this sound became the universal signal on the Western Front to warn of an incoming gas attack. Hopefully