Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flyers Protective Armor Flak Vest / Jacket With Type 4 Apron Field Gear Navy Good Conduct Ribbon (3

Navy Good Conduct Ribbon (3 stars)

offensive air support and air reconnaissance

The collar and inside lapels are faced with a very fine gabardine wool fabric

The Handset H-60 contains a push-to-talk switch which connects power for talking

but this example still has the original full length 20 1/2 inch long blade

Original U.S. WWII USAAF M1 Flyers Protective Armor Flak Vest / Jacket With Type 4 Apron Field Gear Navy Good Conduct Ribbon (3Original Item: Only One Available. World War II was a turning point in the development of body armor with the introduction of the flak jacket made from ballistic nylon. The flak jacket was very cumbersome and bulky. It provided protection primarily from ammunition fragments but was ineffective against most pistol and rifle threats. During WW2 in the US Army Air Corps, bomber crews often returned from missions over NSDAP occupied Europe reporting