Original WWI / WWII U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm Antique Gun Parts with only a bit of

with only a bit of the "Sea" near the cylinder slots still visible

The butt plated shows a bit more advanced rusting

Williams for meritorious and efficient performance of duty as a Marine Corps Combat Photographer attached temporarily to the Public Relations Section

Flag is constructed of cotton has four grommets (one in each corner)

which has a clear maker marking inside a double oval:

Original WWI / WWII U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm Antique Gun Parts with only a bit 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