zk4298militaria Posted Thursday at 03:07 AM Share #1 Posted Thursday at 03:07 AM I got this flak vest for a really good price but couldn’t find a date on it. I’m pretty sure it’s WWII but I want to be 100% sure before I display it. One front buckle is missing, AF-47-430 is painted in yellow on the back. Missing lower plate. Any help would on a date and a value be appreciated, if you need more pictures let me know. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavalryCombatant Posted Thursday at 03:44 AM Share #2 Posted Thursday at 03:44 AM I would imagine it fits for WWII, yes. Here’s a thread that shows another one similar to yours- there’s also some information on the Rigger Depot website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pararaftanr2 Posted Thursday at 12:17 PM Share #3 Posted Thursday at 12:17 PM The Artistic Furniture Mfg. Co., in Cincinnati Ohio, made these vests under that contract number from 7/44-6/45, per the Major War Supply Contracts list. From what I've seen over the years, these flak vests, regardless of who made them, were never dated on the item itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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