Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons receiving a Distinguished Unit Citation

receiving a Distinguished Unit Citation for bombing iron and steel works at Yawata

This example's zinc grip and crossguard show losses from corrosion and deterioration due to contact with salt water

and the left is a "Barred A" logo over A & S

Alison was called into theater by the previous commander of the AVG

The bandswitch in the form of a star shaped control is located just below the dial window

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons receiving a Distinguished Unit CitationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition rubberized life vest with original air cylinder. The vest is complete with the mouth piece and the straps. it is stamped with maker and inspection markings as well as 19th of November 1942 date. This kind of life vest is the inflatable standard version of the Kriegsmarine which was also occasionally used by the Luftwaffe.