Armed 2 tha Teeth Posted October 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 16, 2007 I have seen alot of Marines in 1945/46 wearing these vests while on occupation duty in China and Japan. What are they? Are they hard to find and what is a good price for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted October 16, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 16, 2007 It looks like one of these: Officially Alpaca-lined USAAF Flyer's Vests, they did end up with other services. I have two that came from the estate of a Marine Sgt Major who served 1943-73. We have some discussion about them here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=6310 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed 2 tha Teeth Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted October 16, 2007 Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted April 10, 2008 Share #4 Posted April 10, 2008 Thank you very much. If you look at the above thread and what has developed since it was first started, it really does appear that this was primarily a Marine Corps item that is similar to an aviator's vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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