Description
The stamping on the blade is a bit light on the maker side
These will not last long so act fast
M1 carbine versions are exceptionally hard to find
The metal badges are genuine and are in very good condition with a nice finish and patina
In nice condition ready to display
Original U.S. WWII Mae West USAAF Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated February 1945 DVD The stamping on the bladeOriginal 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 PNEUMATIC LIFE AN6519 1 DATE OF MFG. FEB 16 1945 STOCK NO. 8300 978200 ORDER NO. W 33 038AC 74 FIRESTONE R&L PROD. CO