WW2 British, Gas Warning Rattle (MkII)

Was £80 now £70 A wooden rattle was issued to every platoon and subunit HQ to warn of detection of gas by the gas sentry. The gas sentry was a throwback to WWI and was fairly redundant by 1944 when the possibility of gas attack had diminished. Larger camps were issued with a 'siren' of which a continues blast warned of gas. This 1941 dated example, manufactured by M. Bros, is typical of the style used in WWII that, unlike earlier versions, were wider but as an economy measure is not fitted with a metal panel to increase sound levels. Priced to reflect its cleanness, many were painted in team colours post war to be used at sports matches, and good condition. However, even though NOT painted post-war with team it bears the signs of being used by a 'speedway' fan as evidenced by the written names of famous riders from yesteryear e.g., Dent Oliver who appeared in the world finals at Wembley in 1949,50 & 53, etc.