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Code: GA26461
By General Electric. Size 8. For use with the F-2 & F-3 electrically heated flying suits. Developed between November 1942 & September 1943. Seal brown leather 5-finger glove with a twin layer knitted wool lining containing the wiring & 2 press-stud connectors to fasten to the suits. Elasticated insert at the wrist & single press-stud adjustment on the cuff. The leather is beautifully soft & supple. They are generally very clean and a good matched colour, bar a mark on the outer side of the right glove which is also a bit faded. The linings are very good bar a few small holes. Both labels have manufacturer's details and are marked 'Property Air Forces U.S. Army'. A very good lightly used pair of these rare gloves. Stock code GA26461.