Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued - Mint Condition Antique Winchesters Year of Manufacture: 1877 -

Year of Manufacture: 1877 - converted  c

Pulling the trigger releases the hammer

he called the crew to general quarters and ordered the ship to increase speed to 25 knots

- Both sling swivels are still present

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains about 80% of the original smooth Fliegerblau (Flyer Blue) paint and is in very good condition overall

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued - Mint Condition Antique Winchesters Year of Manufacture: 1877 -Original 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