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Mae West" Type B-4 Life Vest - 502nd PIR - 101st Airborne Di…
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Mae West" Type B-4 Life Vest - 502nd PIR - 101st Airborne Di…
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Estimate €1,000 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Mae West" Type B-4 Life Vest - 502nd PIR - 101st Airborne Division
Waistcoat marked "G.V.M." corresponding to the initials of George Van Horn Moseley Jr commanding the 502nd PIR.
This regiment took an active part in the Battle of Carentan.
Dated 30 March 1943.
Inspected in March 1944.
All straps present.
Co2 cartridges missing.
Found near Sainte-Mère-Église.
This waistcoat was on display at the Sainte-Mère-Église Airborne Museum for several years.
As is.
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About the sale
Militaria Sale - "Souvenirs of Gi's
Auction location
Auction time
06/21/2026 at 1:30 PM
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