Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Arsenal Modified U.S. Marines USMC with modern English made examples

with modern English made examples purely for display

a number of units (both large & small) within the various sectors adopted an unofficial shoulder insignia that was unique to their particular organization

The logo is positioned over the firm’s initials

DAMICO who resided at 104 N

the full war full production started

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Arsenal Modified U.S. Marines USMC with modern English made examplesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The C1 survival vest was developed during World War two for use by the Army Airforce. The C1 vest has seen service by both Air force and navy personnel from World War Two through Korea and to a limited extent in Vietnam. The vest was made of dark olive colored green tackle twill and weighed 11 pounds when complete with survival contents. There were three large buttons on the front for closure. The vest was used alone