Original U.S. WWII Navy Kapok Knapsack Life Preserver German Antique Guns indicating acceptance at the Seki

indicating acceptance at the Seki Arsenal in Gifu

The blunderbuss still retains a lovely horn tipped wooden ramrod under the barrel

They are a bit dark in color

fully inerior rayon lining and double breasted button design

and does not appear to have seen much service

Original U.S. WWII Navy Kapok Knapsack Life Preserver German Antique Guns indicating acceptance at the SekiOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Knapsack type life jacket was a 1942 design worn around the midsection. Since it did not restrict the neck or shoulders, it was ideal for gun crews and communications men aboard US Naval vessels. The back of this type of jacket has two suspender straps which cross over the shoulders with another two midsection straps. There are also button snaps located on the front so the wearer could secure the front flaps out