U.S.N. PILOT'S MK3C LIFE PRESERVER, FLARES, WHISTLE, BELT & DYE SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO. VIETNAM WAR ERA Bayonet 1861 in Company B

1861 in Company B

The medal is shaped like an imperial eagle (with a swimming cap) and has the inscription "GEFALLENEN-GEDÄCHTNIS- SCHWIMΜΕΝ 28

Some rust on the attachment device with one prong being shorter than the other

Dagger dimensions - Overall size 17 6/8 Inches (out of scabbard) / Blade 12 1/8 Inches

50” Blade length / 25” Overall length / Comes in original scabbard

U.S.N. PILOT'S MK3C LIFE PRESERVER, FLARES, WHISTLE, BELT & DYE SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO. VIETNAM WAR ERA Bayonet 1861 in Company BU. S. N. PILOT'S MK3C LIFE PRESERVER, FLARES, WHISTLE, BELT & DYE SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO. VIETNAM WAR ERA These were worn by the fighter and attack pilots in the early years of the Vietnam War (this one is dated 1961 and was packed in 1963). It is designed to lace onto the torso harness of the pilot with a strap. This MK3C was made by Switlik Parachute company and dated April 1961. All contents included in the packed belt are included belt, life