RAF / RCAF 1932 Pattern Mae West kapok pads

RAF / RCAF 1932 Pattern Mae West kapok pads

Code: MW19455

SOLD

R.C.A.F. stores reference 22C/241.  Size Large.  Manufactured by the Dominion Rubber Company Ltd.  Complete set of three pads linked together with linen webbing tapes.  Two rectangular side pads and a kidney shaped neck pad.  Constructed using internally rubberised cotton calico stuffed with hand teased Java kapok.  Clear markings and 2/42 date stamp.  The pads  are lightly soiled but damage free and in excellent used condition.  These were fitted inside the extremely rare Royal Canadian AIr Force "Battle of Britain" yellow and green Mae Wests and will also fit the RAAF and standard ultra rare RAF versions.  Please note that these are not the same as the standard 1941 pattern Mae west pads.  Stock code MW19455.