U.S. 'Mae West' Life Preserver i.e. Life Jacket - Near Mint Condition

In near mint condition with some light age and a great patina; this iconic U.S. 'Mae West' Life Preserver or so-called Pneumatic Life Vest. Fitted with all straps, hooks and fittings and clearly 1945 dated. This kind of life jacket was issued to USAAF and USN/USMC aircrews And widely used throughout the war during campaigns Makers marked 'The Firestone R & L Prod. Co'. Hard to upgrade.