Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Russian Artwork & Posters the RAF began adopting

the RAF began adopting

The doeskin wool crown still retains a great color and shape

The etching on both sides is very nice shape

the definitive London proof for black powder barrels since 1637

The rifle comes complete with an excellent example of the Mauser Model 1871 rifle bayonet with brass hilt

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Russian Artwork & Posters the RAF began adoptingOriginal 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