Original WWI U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm U.S. Ordnance They were the best of

They were the best of the best

Between the grip and blade is a small steel guard

Barrel Length: 30 Inches

The chin strap also is intact

rising at the rear to a cam path closed by a dovetailed bracket held by hexagon nuts

Original WWI U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm U.S. Ordnance They were the best ofOriginal 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. With all the noise in the trenches, this gong style system was adopted to alert soldiers in the trenches of an impending attack. These gongs had a totally unique sound, and were quite jarring. They were