Finally got a Navy Mk I life vest

[tar00]

At long last - the first one I've ever seen for sale. US Rubber Co. Contract N 288-S-113. Identified to a "Ketelser."

 

Does anyone know what year that contract would be?

[jerry_k]

Here is list of n288s contract 288s

2231 2-42

2827 3-42

7545 10-42

9575 12-42

10907 2-43

12549 3-43

13174 4-43

15000 6-43

17304 10-43

19055 12-43

20396 2-44

21627 3-44

22480 4-44

23192 5-44

24513 7-44

24986 8-44

29393 2-45

30304 4-45

31909 5-45

Rest of it is on forum http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...?showtopic=1590

But your contract is too short for me( didnt miss any number???)

My MK-1 Vest is from +\- 3/1942

any pics of Your vest???

Best regards,

Jerry K.