United States. An Air Force “Mae West” Pneumatic Life Preserver Vest, c. 1945 Auction staining along the left side

staining along the left side on the upper

with period suspension and ribbon

An acid-etched inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE

CRAVANZOLA ROMA" on the reverse cartouche

with a period original ribbon band bearing the monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich Wilhelm

United States. An Air Force “Mae West” Pneumatic Life Preserver Vest, c. 1945 Auction staining along the left sideA United States Air Force Mae West pneumatic life preserver vest, constructed of bright yellow rubberized nylon material, consisting of an inner bladder with a rubberized nylon exterior. It is in the shape of an upside down U that is closed at the bottomwith two short black rubber hoses, one on the front, and one at the rear, for manual blowing up of the life preserver. The vest fastens to the body via an adjustable belt, sewn to the vest on one end,