Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest German Mauser 98k K98 and this helmet would be

and this helmet would be a highlight of any collection

Marked with the manufacturer's name for HYATT'S OF BIRMINGHAM (ENGLAND) a Victorian Company STILL in existence today

The Mk III was itself replaced at the end of the war by the Mark IV helmet

Common features of both including canvas construction

Original U.S. WWII USAAF Pilot Type C-1 Emergency Sustenance Vest German Mauser 98k K98 and this helmet would beOriginal Item: Only One Available. The C1 survival vest was developed during World War two for use by the Army Airforce. The C1 vest has seen service by both Air force and navy personnel from World War Two through Korea and to a limited extent in Vietnam. The vest was made of dark olive colored green tackle twill and weighed 11 pounds when complete with survival contents. There were three large buttons on the front for closure. The vest was used alone