Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest with Survival Manual Scabbards & Sheaths While the Japanese design was

While the Japanese design was completely different internally it did resemble the Vz26 in its basic layout using the top feed magazine and a bipod mount

This DSC is numbered as # 11104 and was produced in 1942 by the Medallic Art Company

The reverse also bears the inscription

the swagger stick originated with the Roman army and was used to direct military maneuvers

It is likely a circa 1942 helmet

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest with Survival Manual Scabbards & Sheaths While the Japanese design wasOriginal 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