RAF 1941 pattern Mae West

RAF 1941 pattern Mae West

Code: MW22650

SOLD

'Life-saving Waistcoat, Stole Inflated'.  Stores reference 22c/447.  Size medium.  The cloth is in very good overall condition although a bit faded and soiled with a small stitched repair on the front left lobe (as worn).   The Mae West has all leg straps, both grab handles, tying tapes and original buttons, inflation lever pocket, skull cap/heliograph pocket, flotation lamp pocket and the fluorescene flap/strap - all in very good to excellent condition.  Also fitted with a lifeline/toggle.   Excellent original Air Ministry marked brass zip although this appears to have been re-fitted as there is minor damage at both ends - see photographs.  War department broad arrow marked label.   A  very good used example.  Stock code MW22650.