Original Rare WWII U.S. Navy Kapok-Style Landing Craft Driver Life Preserver Vest as used during D-Day British Helmets When worn for general duties

When worn for general duties

NAVY on one side and RH PAL 37 on the other side

which is also stamped on one of the fingers

recreation and basic training

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Original Rare WWII U.S. Navy Kapok-Style Landing Craft Driver Life Preserver Vest as used during D-Day British Helmets When worn for general dutiesOriginal Item: Only One Available. These are extremely rare, and this is the first example that we have had available! The "Kapok" life preserver vests sere used by the Navy and Marine corps during WWII, and were in many ways easier to use than the "Mae West" type, as they did not require inflation and were easier to secure. This type of preserver was intended more for "General" use, and not just for pilots. The larger size would have made it