Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces Bailout Breathing Oxygen Bottle Type H-2 dated 1945 with Carrier & Original Hose French Ordnance Most of the sword-knives were

Most of the sword-knives were designed with Bowie-style blades that were nothing short of intimidating in appearance

Wood to metal fit is near perfect without any damage

but it is possible that they were worn away over the years

even though we all know those out in the thick of it did not have the opportunity to eat like this

The flag itself has some large stains on it

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Forces Bailout Breathing Oxygen Bottle Type H-2 dated 1945 with Carrier & Original Hose French Ordnance Most of the sword-knives wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Type H 1 bailout cylinder was a standardized for use by the USAAF in October, 1941, and declared obsolete four years later as it was replaced by the Type H 2. This emergency item contained enough oxygen for about ten minutes consumption. It was intended to be used during bailout at high altitudes where the air was thin and the flier wished to remain conscious during descent. As seen in this example, the steel