Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons and the left is a

and the left is a "Barred A" logo over A & S

receiving a Distinguished Unit Citation for bombing iron and steel works at Yawata

The bandswitch in the form of a star shaped control is located just below the dial window

German French

published 1954 by The Arms and Armour Press

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons and the left is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition rubberized life vest with original air cylinder. The vest is complete with the mouth piece and the straps. it is stamped with maker and inspection markings as well as 19th of November 1942 date. This kind of life vest is the inflatable standard version of the Kriegsmarine which was also occasionally used by the Luftwaffe.