Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Lanchester SMG For the use of observers

For the use of observers or rear gunners

It has very deeply inset wings and an impressive vault wreath

A crony of Churchill's

1813 underneath - the crowned initials of Frederick William are in the top arm above the oak leaf cluster

Features a double headed eagle coat of arms on the guard bowl and Royal monogram "FJ I" for FRANZ JOSEF THE FIRST" (1867-1915) on the top scabbard mount

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest Lanchester SMG For the use of observersOriginal 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