Original Scarce Early Date U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - Dated Dec. 27 1943 U.S. Grenades and is second only to

and is second only to the president in the military hierarchy

Blade length is approximately 25 ⅜ inches and overall length of 36 ½ inches

and its partial original interior lining (unattached in places)

The front of the grenade body has a lovely painted image of a tropical island scene with SAIPAN

Original Scarce Early Date U.S. WWII USAAF Mae West Pneumatic Life Vest by Republic - Dated Dec. 27 1943 U.S. Grenades and is second only toOriginal Item: Only One Available. During World War II the U. S. aviators and the Royal Air Force servicemen had available to them a vital piece of American made equipment for emergencies that had only been in use for a few years: an inflatable (Mae West) life preserver. This well worn stiff example is complete and clearly marked: VEST, LIFE PRESERVER, TYPE B 4 SPECIFICATION NO. 94 3135 DATE OF MFR. DEC 27 1943 STOCK NO. 83009 8200 ORDER NO. W 33 092