WW2 USAAF / Paratrooper Type B - 4 Life Preserver Dated 1942 Named LT C. A. Farris
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:49992807 | Region of Origin: United States |
Original/Reproduction: Original | Modified Item: No |
Conflict: WW II (1939-45) | Theme: Militaria |
For sale is a 100% original WW2 USAAF or Airborne B-4 Life Preserver (Mae West) manufactured in 1942. Vest is named to a C.A. Farris Lieutenant. Vest is in fine used condition. Vest retains all of it's 3 straps in great working order with snap in fine shape. Vest maker mark is faint but clearly dated 1942. Vest has numerous WW2 inspection stamps showing vest was used through out WW2. Vest have a very nice AAF acceptance stamp on the neck are...a. Vest has both rubber tubes but one is only a partial. The straps holding tubes is loose on one end and needs reattached. Vest has both inflation tubes one missing cap. Vest is flexible and displays very well. all overseas shipments require insurance for the full value .