{"product_id":"original-wwi-u-s-army-chemical-warfare-service-klaxon-10-hand-cranked-gas-alarm-with-padded-base","title":"Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service KLAXON - 10 Hand Cranked Gas Alarm with Padded Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great example of a U.S. WWI KLAXON brand gas alarm, which produces a very loud and jarring grating noise when turned. Often called a \"cow scarer\", as similar devices were used on early cars to get animals to move out of the way. This example is complete with its original stand, which has been padded at the bottom for display purposes. This is the best example we have offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alarm retains its original finish, and still has a fully intact data plate, which even retains the red paint on the logos. It reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKLAXON - 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRADE MARK REGISTERED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAT'D MAR.31,1908 - MAY 25,1909-MAY 3,1910\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHEMICAL WARFARE SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKLAXON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompany, Newark, N.J.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also is marked with serial number \u003cstrong\u003eG10836 \u003c\/strong\u003eon the lower left corner. Overall the Klaxon measures 11 1\/2\" long x 6\" x 7\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill in great working condition after more than 100 years, with just some deformation to the \"horn\" portion. Ready to display or frighten your cows!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42336935510085,"sku":"ONSV25MWC027","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25MWC027__01.jpg?v=1738707975","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwi-u-s-army-chemical-warfare-service-klaxon-10-hand-cranked-gas-alarm-with-padded-base","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}