Original WWI British Western Front Trench Wooden Gas Attack Warning Rattle - Dated 1917 British Holsters on 11 November 1925 upon

on 11 November 1925 upon his retirement from Government service and returning from the post of Governor of Egypt and Sudan

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

It was a single shot

after the Battle of France

Original WWI British Western Front Trench Wooden Gas Attack Warning Rattle - Dated 1917 British Holsters on 11 November 1925 uponOriginal 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