A flak jacket or flak vest is a form of body armor designed to provide protection from case fragments ("frag") from high explosive weaponry, such as anti-aircraft artillery .
Elastic side-laces insured a snug fit. Fastened in the front with a zipper, plus a fly closure utilizing snaps.
Dated: 22 APRIL 1954
Manufacture: L.W. FORSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC.
Condition: fading, staining along zipper, consistent with age, no tears.
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