Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Inflatable Life Vest by Wetzell Gummiwerke - Schwimmweste Ordnance The flashlight requires two "D"

The flashlight requires two "D" cell batteries

with lots of factory cross grain visible under light

Triggers are rusty but clean up nicely

The round measures a total length of 25” and the main body is painted white

The center ramp is the mid war cast style

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Inflatable Life Vest by Wetzell Gummiwerke - Schwimmweste Ordnance The flashlight requires two "D"Original Item: Only One Available. The Kriegsmarine utilized a wide variety of inflatable, cork and kapok filled life jackets and vests which were essential equipment on all sea and inland waterway vessels. The life jackets and vests were not personal issued items but were considered part of a vessel's store equipment and were distributed to crew members as required. This lovely example was manufactured by Wetzell Gummiwerke AG, Hildesheim in 1940.