Original Scarce Early Date U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - Dated Dec. 27 1943 U.S. Grenades with overall wear and yellowing

with overall wear and yellowing due to age

and one was stitched onto the left sleeve of his uniform jacket

Waist Width: 14”

and its partial original interior lining (unattached in places)

Original Scarce Early Date U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - Dated Dec. 27 1943 U.S. Grenades with overall wear and yellowingOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II the U. S. aviators and the Royal Air Force servicemen had available to them a vital piece of American made equipment for emergencies that had only been in use for a few years: an inflatable (Mae West) life preserver. This well worn stiff example is complete and clearly marked: VEST, LIFE PRESERVER, TYPE B 4 SPECIFICATION NO. 94 3135 DATE OF MFR. DEC 27 1943 STOCK NO. 83009 8200 ORDER NO. W 33 092