Original WWI British Trench Wooden Gas Attack Rattle reissued for WWII - Dated 1917 and 1940
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Original 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. The wooden "Gas Rattle", which looks as if it should be a Crow Scarer, was introduced as it created a unique battlefield sound so everyone who heard it knew that a Gas Attack was imminent. By the time WWII came along, as once again everyone was issued a Gas Mask, though gas was not used by any of the warring parties. The WWI-made gas rattles, still perfectly usable, were reissued as well.
This example is quite nice, with a nicely turned handle and more workmanship than usually seen on these WWI Examples. It is dated 1917 and bears a Broad Arrow Mark indicating British Military issue, and it was re-issued in WWII and was again stamped with a Broad Arrow and 1940.
Still in great working condition after more than 100 years, ready to display or frighten your Crows!
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