Original U.S. Pre-WWII 1930s Kapok Life Preserver by White Manufacturing Company Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets Soong had already begun negotiations

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It served on battleships and cruisers of the US Navy

from the late 19th century-early 20th century

- A small red cardboard box measuring about 6" x 3" x 1 1/2"

Three designs were submitted

Original U.S. Pre-WWII 1930s Kapok Life Preserver by White Manufacturing Company Category_Snider Rifles & Bayonets Soong had already begun negotiationsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Civilian manufactured 1930s kapok filled life preserver vest by White Manufacturing Company. This style vest was popular with the US Navy and Coast Guard as the buoyant kapok was an expensive commodity, however, so were eventually replaced in the 40s by less expensive inflatable vests. This example is offered in excellent condition.