Original U.S. WWII Mae West USAAF Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated July 1943 with Inspections Through 1945 British Artwork & Posters John Cooper founder of Cooper's

John Cooper founder of Cooper's Plains

they are suitable pretty much for everything a soldier could encounter

There is cracking and chips present in the wood grip

This buckle features two-piece construction

The pommel has no movement

Original U.S. WWII Mae West USAAF Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated July 1943 with Inspections Through 1945 British Artwork & Posters John Cooper founder of Cooper'sOriginal 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 clearly marked: VEST: LIFE PRESERVER TYPE SPECIFICATION NO. 3135 DATE OF MFR. JULY 22 1943 ORDER NO. W535 AC 29298 THE FIRESTONE R. &L. PROD.