Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued U.S. Equipment a Pickelhaulbe style thick leather

a Pickelhaulbe style thick leather adjustable chin strap with securing rings to the inside of the helmet bowl

This example was made about 2/3 of the way in the production

The exterior of this German helmet retains virtually all of the original black paint

Probably dating to 1760-1800

It was made of plastic material called "Tenite II"

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest - Unissued U.S. Equipment a Pickelhaulbe style thick leatherOriginal 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