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Offered for auction is a very rare US WW2 C-1 ''Survival vest'' in good condition (see all detailled photo's).  The C1 survival vest was developed during World War two for use by the Army Airforce. The order number dates this jacket to approx 1944. The C1 vest has seen service by both Air force and navy personnel in World War Two. The vest was made of dark olive colored green tackle twill and weighed 11 pounds when complete with survival contents.  The C1 vest was designed for use in all parts of the word, however, the C1 proved better suited to the tropical and Arctic regions.

The C1 was issued in one size but was adjustable through three ties at the back and was intended to be worn under the mae west life vest, body armor and the parachute harness, but over the uniform and A2 leather jacket. After landing, the crew member could then remove and wear the vest.

Components Carried :
All components are carried in in the specifically labeled and numbered outside and inside pockets. A leather and canvas holster with one securing strap is located on the left side of the vest for a standard issue .45 calibre automatic pistol.

Contents are the C1 vest varied on area of deployment, however, the following was a basic list of item carried:
 Box of 20 .45 calibre shells (for pistol)
 Waterproof match case with compass
 Accessory kit containing fire starter tabs pocket knife, oiler, whistle, razor and razor blades
 First aid kit
 Fishing and sewing kit
 Two bladed 5 inch knife
 ESM-2 signalling mirror
 Emergency parachute ration
 Insect repellent (can)
 Sharpening stone
 Five minute signaling flares
 Waterproof plastic pistol cover
 Type D-3 leather gloves and inserts
 Reversible yellow safety cloth hat
 Survival manual
 Mosquito head net
 Spit and gaff assembly
 Type H01 folding sun goggles
 Plastic three pint water bladder
 Gauze bandage (shell dressing
 Instruction/contents manual

This genuine U.S. Army Air Force Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest with .45 cal 1911 Pistol Holster is a fantastic addition for your collection. 

Great and rare 100% original US Item!

Original - Good condition

United States of America - Very Rare WW2 USAAF C1 Sustenance Vest - Survival - Evasion - Escape - Commando - sewn-in pistol holster - 1944

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