Preserver, Life, Type B-4, USAAF, 1944

Genuine WWII US Type B-4 Life Preserver — the legendary 'Mae West' — of the standard regulation type intended for Army Air Forces, Navy and Marine aircrews, also issued to airborne troops on the occasion of Operation Neptune.

Manufactured by Republic on April 14, 1944.

'Property: Air Forces, U.S. Army'.

Complete and in  good overall condition; retains all original straps, rubber hoses and both emplacements for CO₂ cartridges.