FCA8 Type 1030 B2 Luftwaffe inflatable Schwimmweste

Type 1030 B2 Luftwaffe inflatable Schwimmweste, 1942-45 model, type commonly used by Luftwaffe fighter pilots, this compact type, made of yellow colored (for visibilty in the water) rubberized cotton duck has an open back with with yoke and fastening straps of the same material, the straps are intended for fastening to blackened steel rings, the pneumatic chambers were supplied by a .06 compressed air cylinder mounted on the lower left front panel, the black colored inflation tube has air bladder connector and mouthpiece of dark brown colored bakelite, example was service worn and shows some light staining and is complete and without damage, no corrosion to the fittings, the most desired type, USD $1100 SOLD