Original U.S. WWII USMC Model No.2 Kapok-Style Life Preserver Vest by C. A. Reed - dated 1944 16th Century originally worn by Hungarian hussars

originally worn by Hungarian hussars

B-17G 43-38408: Delivered Cheyenne 29/7/44

The bayonet is 13 3/4 inches overall

diameter that was driven at 750 feet per second for a muzzle energy of 310 foot-pounds

These were designed to be positioned on top of the mast

Original U.S. WWII USMC Model No.2 Kapok-Style Life Preserver Vest by C. A. Reed - dated 1944 16th Century originally worn by Hungarian hussarsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. Marine Corps Model No. 2 "Kapok" Life preserver vest, in the correct Navy Blue color, dated 1944. It is marked with U. S. M. C. above the Marine Corps EGA. This is the second of this type 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