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Original WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest manufactured by Aircraft Appliance Corporation.
Label reads:
VEST, EMERGENCY SUSTENANCE
TYPE C-1
SPEC. NO. 3206
ORDER NO. W33-038 AC 6673
AIRCRAFT APPLIANCE CORPORATION
PROPERTY U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES
Features the correct Army Air Forces winged star logo on the left chest. Multiple labeled pockets including First Aid, Flare, Signal Mirror, Shells, Canteen, Mosquito Headnet, Instr. Book, Bandage, Goggles, Tissue and others. Front closes with three large buttons. Adjustable rear ties. Original leather and canvas pistol holster present on the left side.
Olive drab cotton construction. Shows honest age and use wear with some soiling and minor stress but remains solid and complete. All major snaps and buttons present. Empty – no original contents included.
A genuine late-WWII USAAF aircrew survival vest in solid used condition.