Original U.S. WWII Early War United States Navy Kapok-Style Life Preserver Pullover Vest Japanese Antique Guns The accident involved the greatest

The accident involved the greatest loss of life in any airship crash

These were made from available materials to be issued for the long march to the South

who were caught up in the fighting

Waist Belt Buckle (arrowback) was put on the box in place of the plate

BREAST 26 ins

Original U.S. WWII Early War United States Navy Kapok-Style Life Preserver Pullover Vest Japanese Antique Guns The accident involved the greatestOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a really nice example of what we believe to be an early war example of a pullover rather than the usual open front vest. The vest is in the correct Navy Blue color. This is the first of this model of life preserver that we have had, as they were more easily used post war than the "Mae West" type, which required air for inflation and functionality. This type of preserver was also intended more for "General"