United States. An Air Force “Mae West” Pneumatic Life Preserver Vest, c. 1945 Auction Archive 1915 in Victoria

1915 in Victoria

the obverse centre bears the dates “1914 918” encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom

Footnote: The Order was instituted on April 13

downward scallops to the front

constructed of a light wooden frame with a faux light blue leather exterior

United States. An Air Force “Mae West” Pneumatic Life Preserver Vest, c. 1945 Auction Archive 1915 in VictoriaA United States Air Force Mae West pneumatic life preserver vest, constructed of bright yellow rubberized nylon material, consisting of an inner bladder with a rubberized nylon exterior. It is in the shape of an upside down U that is closed at the bottomwith two short black rubber hoses, one on the front, and one at the rear, for manual blowing up of the life preserver. The vest fastens to the body via an adjustable belt, sewn to the vest on one end,