Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service "Klaxon" Siren by Sparton U.S.H. - Fully Functional MG 34 Reciever Assembly but was unfortunately not entirely

but was unfortunately not entirely effective in practice

The paint of this scabbard is still bright and looks excellent

This is an exceptionally rare kit that has value for both the gold and historical context in which is was used

Established Swiss and American firms had the highest production volumes

Original WWI U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service "Klaxon" Siren by Sparton U.S.H. - Fully Functional MG 34 Reciever Assembly but was unfortunately not entirelyOriginal 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 Vintage WWI (circa 1916) siren works