WW2 US Army Air Force Type C-2 Flying Vest - Zippered Wool Sweater- ORIGINAL

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

WW2 US Army Air Force Type C-2 Flying Vest - Zippered Wool Sweater- ORIGINAL:
$365.00

**WORLD WAR II UNIFORM COLLECTORS**
For your consideration is an original WWII era United States Army Air Force Type C-2 Flying Vest or wool zippered sweater.I recently purchased part of an estate of a 95 year old woman whose first husband was a B-25 pilot killed in 1943. Fortunately she took very good care of his things and this sweater is as close to new as you can get without a time machine. Overall condition is Very Good+ given that it is almost 70 years old. The material is soft andpliable, no holes, or exterior staining. The zipper works perfectly. The only flaws I can find are a small stain on the inside of zipper, slight bunching of the cuffs and apparent shrinkage. The photo of the cuffs make the bunching look way worse than it actually is. It\'s quite possible that this was never issued, but who knows. This sweater is about as close to museum quality as it can get given it\'s age. I can\'t see any collector beingdisappointedin it.
The Type C-2 was a light weight wool sweater intended for layering under flying clothing. With the title \"Vest - Flying Winter, Type C-2,\" the Class 13 Catalog described the C-2 as follows.

\"For wear with winter flying suit only. Sweater-typevest made of olive drab worsted yarns. Raglan sleeveswith rib knit cuffs. Rib knit vee type collar. Tubularrib knit waistband. Interlocking slide fastener.\"

The C-2 was available in even sizes from 36 through 50. According to the Type Designation Sheet documented in Sweeting, the C-2 was designated as Standard on June 18, 1934, as Limited Standard on June 2, 1944, and as Obsoleted and Removed April 10, 1946. The example featured here and made by the Goodwear Knitting Mills is a size 40 but seems to have suffered substantial shrinkage. This particular one sized out as follows. Chest 17 1/2 inches, Shoulder 19 inches, Sleeve 21 inches, Length 23 1/2 inches and Waist 13 1/2 inches. Note that all sizes are approximate and the shoulder and sleeve measurements are best approximations due to the lack of a shoulder seam. A highlight of this C-2 is the Waldes Kover-Zip zipper which incorporates a complex fabric cover over the teeth. It would seem the purpose of this cover is to act as a windbreaker.
Please review the photos as they are part of the description. Any accessories shown in the photos are not part of the sale. The sweater will be folded for shipment.

I\'ve included high resolution scans and/or photographs so that you may make your own judgment as to condition, type, originality etc. Please look at the images and judge for yourself. Bear in mind that these are High Resolution Images, so every minor imperfection is magnified.I\'ve done my best to describe any and all flaws, or lack thereof. Again, please look at the images and judge for yourself. The items in the images are what you will receive. The backgrounds, props,manikinetc. are not part of the sale.
Being sold \"As shown - As is\" However it is covered by \'s Buyer Protection Program.If you feel that I have misrepresented the items they would be subject to return for a full refund.If you are unhappy with the items please contact me right away and a resolution will be found.
Please pay within 3 days of the end of the sale. Thank you.
The item(s) will be carefully packed and protected, shipped via the USPS with tracking.
I offer Combined shipping on multiple sales.Wait for my invoice to receive a combined shipping discount if you are purchasing two or more items from me.Do not use the immediate checkout/payment if you want the combined shipping savings.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns before offerding.

Thanks for looking and good luck!

I\'M A PROUD FATHER OF A UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRYMAN AND A PROUDSUPPORTER OF THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.A PORTION OF EVERY SALE IS DONATED TO THE PROJECT.

*****SUPPORT OUR WARRIORS, SUPPORT OUR VETERANS*****

Please check out myother listingsor my storeWedgehead\'s Bazaar,for other unique finds and treasures.

And be sure to add me to yourfavorites sellers listasI\'m listing cool new items everyday.

\"preserving history, one piece at a time\"

GRADING:

I use the following method of grading my items to try to give my customers an accurate description of the item:

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened item in its original packaging, with all original packaging materials included. Original protective wrapping, if any, is intact. Original manufacturer\'s warranty, if any, still applies.Used - Like New: An apparently untouched item in perfect condition. Original protective wrapping may be missing, but the original packaging is intact and pristine. There are absolutely no signs of wear on the item or its packaging. Instructions areincluded. Item is suitable for presenting as a gift.Used - Very Good: A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly.Used - Good: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or show other signs of previous use.Used - Acceptable: The item is fairly worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, and worn corners. The item may have identifying markings on it orshow other signs of previous use.Used - Poor: The item is heavily worn. May work or not work. Signs of wear can include heavy finish loss,corrosion, structural damage, cracks, chips, stains, missing parts or added markings. Generally these items are so rare that they still havecollectorvalue no matter how poor the condition or are useable for parts.

PAYMENT:

Payment is via Paypal only. Please pay within 3 days of the end of the sale. Thank you.

DESCRIPTION & PHOTOS:

My items are stored in a smoke free home, but I can\'t guarantee they originally came from a smoke / pet free Environment. All of my items are from estate sales, garage sales, sales, antique dealers, collectors or flea markets. All are used unless otherwise stated. I do not heavily clean or restore any items.I always try to describe the items as accurately as possible with measurements, condition and any defects. The photos that are posted with the sale are of the actual items you are offerding on.If you have any questions about the item please contact me before offerding and I will do my best to answer you ashonestly and as quickly as possible. I am NOT an expert on any item that I sell. If you can tell me something about the item by looking at the photos, I would appreciate your input. I will never KNOWINGLY sell anything that is not truthfully and honestly described and pictured.If you get the item and it is not as described or pictured, please let me know and we will work something out.

SHIPPING & HANDLING:

I do my best to offer the most accurate and economical shipping on my items. I will combine shipping on multiple purchases. If you make multiple purchases do not use the immediate checkout / payment option. I will send you an invoice with a combined shipping discount.If you need it fast, let me know before making payment and I will give you other shipping options.I do not charge handling fees or material costs for boxes, envelopes etc. My handling time is 3 days or sooner. If for some reason it\'s going to be longer I will let you know. You will receive a shipping confirmation e-mail from , with a tracking number. My items are shipped via the USPS with tracking and delivery confirmation. I add insurance on expensive or fragile items or if requested by the buyer.

response:

responseis important to everyone on whether you are a seller or a buyer. I will always give you positive response within 5 days of receiving your payment and would hope that you leaveme POSITIVE response after receiving your item. If there is an issue that would keep you from leaving me positive response, please CONTACT ME FIRST so that we can resolve the issue. Every issue can be resolved one way or another.