45th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1633 lots has ended on 21st November 2021. 86% of all lots sold

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Luftwaffe "Kapok" life vest

Luftwaffe "Kapok" life vest

Luftwaffe "Kapok" life vest

LOT 56-0173
SOLD
Auction ended        20th November 2021  |  03:54 pm CET
RESULT
1.300,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 56-0173
EAN 2000000609140
LOT 56-0173
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000609140
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 56-0173
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000609140
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945
Luftwaffe "Kapok" life vest


Description

Rare so-called "Kapok" life vest. Luftwaffe. Kapok vests were mostly worn by bomber and transport crews because it was too bulky for use in single-seat fighters or dive-bombers.

Originally attached tag "Kapok-Schwimmveste" cloth tag.
Maker: hjm
FL number: 30156

Note: "NICHT STAPELN IN DER LUFT TROCKNEN MÖGLICHST IN DIE SONNE HÄNGEN" for instruction how to dry and store it.

All straps in place but the upper loop looks period time replaced. Working press buttons


Condition
2
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