Naval lifebelt question

[GregB]

Does anyone have photos they could share of the Naval (blue) lifebelts as used by the Commando units of WW2?
Best,
Greg

[paulbear]

I think this is what you are looking for

PAUL

[JONNY P]

That's the U.S. Navy issue, I believe this gent wants info on the British Royal Navy version which is surprisingly rare in the collectors market, took me a good few years to find one. Unfortunately mine is with a friend about 200 miles away at the moment but from what I can remember it was an orange rubber bladder with a Dark-Navy blue cloth covering, similar cloth covering on the inflation tube and a little pocket which I think was for some sort of light or whistle, and if memory serves was removable, it's been about 18 months since I last saw it. Seem recall seeing the same version with an off-white or light tan cloth covering. The type was extensively used by R.N. and Army troops (early in the war until the simpler/cheaper 'Army' version came along, which btw I could provide plenty of info on as I still have mine to hand) for Amphibious Ops., seen a lot in use on early Commando raids etc.

[paulbear]

Here is a pic of Canadians at D DAY

[GregB]

Sorry, I should have been more clear with my request, I'm looking for the British Royal Navy life-belt (Jonny P was correct) If anyone could share some close up photos it would be great. It's very hard to find any info on these things
Best,
Greg

[paulbear]

okay one more try this should fit the bill

[GregB]

Paul, thanks for trying to help me out but that's the type life-vest worn by the Brit Paras... I need the one used by the Brit Commando's. These life-belts were a tube type design covered in a navy/blue cloth.
Best,
Greg

[paulbear]

[DJT]

I know the one you mean. I think I have a photo of a Belgian para wearing one.
Give me a few days to check. If I find it I will scan and post it.

[lnijherald]

Greg, I have a picture from one from a friend's collection. Not properly focussed so I'm not going to post it here but if you PM your e-mail address I can send it to you.

Cheers, Luc

[GregB]

PM sent!
Thanks,
Greg

[paulbear]

lets beat a dead horse here is a Canadian Navy one

[paulbear]

lets beat a dead horse here is a Canadian Navy one

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