Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber in Box - June 1945 Rear Sight Assembly often in lieu of purses

often in lieu of purses

I bought one

and many components are proof marked

is clearly visible

some of these became overlooked and have just be uncovered during our first inventory overhaul in nearly 15 years

Original U.S. WWII Unissued USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber in Box - June 1945 Rear Sight Assembly often in lieu of pursesOriginal 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 wonderful example is complete and is also UNISSUED and in the ORIGINAL box. The markings on the vest are clear: VEST PNEUMATIC LIFE AN6519 1 DATE OF MFG. JUN 28 1945 CONT. NO. W