Original U.S. WWII Mae West USAAF Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated February 1945 DVD The stamping on the blade

The stamping on the blade is a bit light on the maker side

M1 carbine versions are exceptionally hard to find

Army serial number 37669252

The metal badges are genuine and are in very good condition with a nice finish and patina

goggle straps

Original U.S. WWII Mae West USAAF Pneumatic Life Vest by Firestone - Dated February 1945 DVD The stamping on the bladeOriginal 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 wonderful example is complete and clearly marked: VEST PNEUMATIC LIFE AN6519 1 DATE OF MFG. FEB 16 1945 STOCK NO. 8300 978200 ORDER NO. W 33 038AC 74 FIRESTONE R&L PROD. CO