RAF Mae Vest. Yellow cotton fabric. All straps and buttons are present. Pattern 1932. Mouth inflation hose is complete. Kapok inside very dry. Label marked Large Size RCAF 22c/22 RAF 22C/55 Dominion Rubber Company Limited. Front markings are present. Number 17 painted on left side. Remainder of a stamp dated July 1943, probably its last inspection. Some wear and patina, as well as a few stains. Condition II+. Very rare Mae Vest used by RAF pilots during the Battle of Britain. RAF Mae West life vest. Yellow cotton construction, all straps and buttons present, Pattern 1932. Oral inflation tube complete, internal kapok very dry. Label marked Large Size RCAF 22C/22 RAF 22C/55 Dominion Rubber Company Limited. Front markings present, painted number 17 on left side, with remains of inspection stamp dated July 1943. Moderate wear, patina, and some staining. Rare early model used by RAF pilots during the Battle of Britain. Condition II+.