Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued - Mint Condition Availability_International and then welcomed the new

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The exterior finish is still mostly intact

Featured on the right side of the liner is the partial Distinctive Unit Insignia of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment

The three upper suspension bands are joined together with the correct string

This makes for an excellent research opportunity

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued - Mint Condition Availability_International and then welcomed the newOriginal 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