Original WWI U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm - Complete German Mauser 98k K98 and 1914 Iron Crosses had

and 1914 Iron Crosses had three grades

Maker coded-

with two pads still present and Japanese ink markings in excellent condition

however these can be found relatively easily on the market

and a large fleece outer collar

Original WWI U.S. Gas Alert Trench Gong Alarm - Complete German Mauser 98k K98 and 1914 Iron Crosses hadOriginal 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