Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flyers Protective Armor Flak Vest / Jacket With Type 4 Apron MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock which is also in very

which is also in very good condition

Blade Width: 5 5/8 inches

The F W is the mark of King Friedrich Wilhelm IV

Cap shows wear

There are no gears that we can see

Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flyers Protective Armor Flak Vest / Jacket With Type 4 Apron MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock which is also in veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. World War II was a turning point in the development of body armor with the introduction of the flak jacket made from ballistic nylon. The flak jacket was very cumbersome and bulky. It provided protection primarily from ammunition fragments but was ineffective against most pistol and rifle threats. During WW2 in the US Army Air Corps, bomber crews often returned from missions over NSDAP occupied Europe reporting