Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Russian Army and the USMC cover is

and the USMC cover is original and dated 1959

Upon returning from Egypt in 1925

The unique style of wooden stock is of Black Sea design and bears mother of pearl inlaid panels that are decorated and bear inscriptions including a date of 1792

Later that same day

with its design inspiring other militaries around the world

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Russian Army and the USMC cover isOriginal 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