WWII US Army Inflatable Flotation Device -
This is a very interesting item. The inflatable cushions were used as floatation devices.
Soldiers crossing rivers and lakes would inflate them and place them inside of their
shirts - The theory was that it would help the GI stay afloat. This concept did not work too well
because a soldier with equipment weighs too much for the small amount of air the device held.
The cushion was issued primarily to the forces fighting in the South Pacific. It was built of
rubberized material with a stem where the air could be inserted.
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A black ink stamp is placed on the device. Information such as the manufacturer's name,
date of manufacturing, etc. are displayed.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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