Original U.S. WWI Sparton Army Chemical Warfare Service Siren - Fully Functional U.S. Marines USMC Prior to the adoption of

Prior to the adoption of what we now call the Brown Bess in 1730 most Regiments were outfitted at their Colonel's expense

- Constructed of 18 Gauge steel

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Original U.S. WWI Sparton Army Chemical Warfare Service Siren - Fully Functional U.S. Marines USMC Prior to the adoption ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Vintage WWI (1916) siren works perfectly and is an EXTREMELY LOUD noisemaker! It features a wooden crank handle in very good condition. Beginning in late 1800's, the Sparks Withington Co. officially incorporated in 1916 during which time they had a very brief period of military production during World War 1. During that same period the company adopted the trade name "Sparton", thus the data plate is marked