Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons This example's zinc grip and

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

these also fitted the Webley Mk IV and MK V Revolvers and were in use right up into the first World War

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

Allen then moved his small facility to North Grafton

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Navy Life Preserver Vest Dated 1942 Antique Smith & Wessons This example's zinc grip andOriginal 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.