{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-usaaf-pilot-type-c-1-emergency-sustenance-vest-unissued-mint-condition","title":"Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued - Mint Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The C1 survival vest was developed during World War two for use by the Army Airforce. The C1 vest has seen service by both Air force and navy personnel from World War Two through Korea and to a limited extent in Vietnam. The vest was made of dark olive colored green tackle twill and weighed 11 pounds when complete with survival contents. There were three large buttons on the front for closure. The vest was used alone and in conjunction with various seat and back pad survival kits which were also initially developed during World War Two. The C1 vest was designed for use in all parts of the word, however, the C1 proved better suited to the tropical and Arctic regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe C1 was issued in one size but was adjustable through three ties at the back and was intended to be worn under the mae west life vest, body armor and the parachute harness, but over the uniform and A2 leather jacket. This however, proved to be too cumbersome when worn in some theaters of operation when all the survival equipment was carried so a modified musette bag that attached to the parachute harness upon bailout was developed. After landing, the crew member could then remove and wear the vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree types of C1 vests are in circulation with the two earliest models having two front slant pockets secured by a large button. The latest model had straight pockets opening from the top and secured by snap catches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponents Carried (NOT INCLUDED):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll components are carried in the specifically labeled and numbered outside and inside pockets. A leather and canvas holster with one securing strap is located on the left side of the vest for a standard issue .45 calibre automatic pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents are the C1 vest varied on area of deployment, however, the following was a basic list of item carried:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox of 20 .45 calibre shells (for pistol)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof match case with compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessory kit containing fire starter tabs pocket knife, oiler, whistle, razor and razor blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst aid kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishing and sewing kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bladed 5 inch knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESM-2 signalling mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency parachute ration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsect repellent (can)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpening stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive minute signaling flares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof plastic pistol cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType D-3 leather gloves and inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible yellow safety cloth hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosquito head net\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpit and gaff assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType H01 folding sun goggles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic three pint water bladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGauze bandage (shell dressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction\/contents manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis genuine U.S. Army Air Force Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest with .45 cal 1911 Pistol Holster is offered in mint unissued condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eData label reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVEST: EMERGENCY SUSTENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPE C-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATION NO. 3206\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDER NO. (W33-038) AC 6639\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRESLEE MFG. CO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROPERTY AIR FORCES, U.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39883471388741,"sku":"ONSV21AH132","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21AH132__08.jpg?v=1647622115","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-usaaf-pilot-type-c-1-emergency-sustenance-vest-unissued-mint-condition","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}