Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued German Afrikakorp it is constructed from gray

it is constructed from gray wool with stitched on blue and gold EGA 1st Marine Division Guadalcanal Patch on left shoulder

The aircraft is also known for being the mothership that carried the Yokosuka MXY-7 Ohka

The inner closure flap is beautifully stamped with the manufacturer and inspector’s stamps

FGD - 9 - 1109B

There is some powder burn and surface oxidation near the touch hole

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued German Afrikakorp it is constructed from grayOriginal 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