Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Arsenal Modified U.S. Marines USMC is illustrated on page 209

is illustrated on page 209 of George Neumann's BATTLE WEAPONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and was part of the owner's collection

with modern English made examples purely for display

The 506th would participate in three major battles during the war: D-day landings

DAMICO who resided at 104 N

Overall condition is good to very good with the brim showing the most age

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Arsenal Modified U.S. Marines USMC is illustrated on page 209Original 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