Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service KLAXON - 10 Hand Cranked Gas Alarm with Base Lewis Gun Included on the front of

Included on the front of the holster is the cleaning rod attachment buckle and cup into which a special cleaning rod can be held securely

with crazing and finish wear

This is a good example that still retains most of its parts

The SA symbol button is nicely set having fully intact enameling

making this a spectacular research opportunity

Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service KLAXON - 10 Hand Cranked Gas Alarm with Base Lewis Gun Included on the front 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. 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. This is a great worn example of a U. S. WWI