{"product_id":"vintage-wwi-or-wwii-british-arp-wooden-gas-rattle-noisemaker-air-raid-precautions-alarm-dated-style-circa-1914-1945","title":"Antique WWII British ARP Gas Alarm Ratchet Clacker - Oak \u0026 Iron Air Raid Warden Signal - 11\" Grogger","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a robust, museum-quality example of a WWII British Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Gas Alarm. Crafted from heavy-cut hardwood, it features a spinning gear mechanism that strikes a flexible wooden reed (tongue) to create a deafening sound designed to carry across city streets during an emergency. Unlike lighter carnival versions, this is a \"warden-grade\" tool built for durability. The handle is securely pinned, and the frame is reinforced with period-correct flat-head screws and washers. A must-have for collectors of Militaria, Civil Defence history, or unique primitive folk instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Oak (or similar dense hardwood), Wrought Iron Screws\/Washers, Steel Pivot Pin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1939–1945 (World War II Era).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United Kingdom (British Military\/Civil Defence Issue).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.5\" tall x 11\" long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Antique Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The wood shows a rich, dark patina consistent with age and field use. There is minor surface wear and typical oxidation to the iron hardware, which adds to its historical character. The mechanical action remains fully functional, producing a loud, sharp rhythmic \"clack.\" No significant cracks or structural repairs noted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-2dc2ba1e-7fff-021b-4a0b-e54a36b55b44\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eReference Citation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoing Their Bit: Home Front Collectibles,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJon Mills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage \u003cstrong\u003eNumber\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Page 56 (under the \"Gas Identification and Alarms\" section). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This text details the transition from metal to wooden ratchets during the war to conserve brass and steel for munitions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43074743533611,"sku":"522","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20260205_165516.jpg?v=1770842132","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-wwi-or-wwii-british-arp-wooden-gas-rattle-noisemaker-air-raid-precautions-alarm-dated-style-circa-1914-1945","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}