Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - Dated February 1945 German SS who picked up a piece

who picked up a piece of the gas bag while crossing the street to get better look at the wreck

the division went on the offensive in the vicinity of Bitche

The liner is in very good condition with all eight with fingers and original tie string to crown

at some point it was converted for "parade" use

but only partially legible

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by U.S. Rubber Co. - Dated February 1945 German SS who picked up a pieceOriginal 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 appears complete and is free of damage. The markings on the vest are clear: VEST PNEUMATIC LIFEAN6519 1DATE OF MFG. FEB 19 1945CONT. NO. W 33 038 AC 5883UNITED