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2023.84.3
Title
Beaufort Life Preserver Parachutist Waistcoat MK2
Date(s)
- 2022 (Creation)
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1
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Green nylon waistcoat with an orange life jacket stored underneath the front panels of the waistcoat. These panels have popper fastenings which are designed to come undone when the orange life jacket inflates. The garment fastens to the body via straps.
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Label: Beaufort / Product Waistcoat Life preserver / Parachutist MK2 / Size / Nato No. 422-99-977-0953 / Sect / Ref No. 22C/9770953 /Contract No. 2102 / Date of Manfg [stamp unreadable] Aug [stamp unreadable] / MRI No. 3151 / Issue 10 / Instructions / Hand Wash Only / Serial 9419836
Materials: Nylon
Measurements: 36cm [Shoulder Width]
Details: Straps; poppers
Physical Condition: Good
Materials: Nylon
Measurements: 36cm [Shoulder Width]
Details: Straps; poppers
Physical Condition: Good