Board of Trade Life Jacket

An original ships life vest stamped 'Standard', 'Front' and for 'Persons of 70 Lb. or More.' It appears to be kapok lined and the outer is finished in a dayglo orange material, which has some stains and minor paint splashes commensurate with age, but is generally in very good condition. It comes complete with various straps and a Mk II Perry emergency whistle which is attached to a lanyard, for attracting attention at night. This item is sold as a collectable only and would add an authentic touch to a nautical themed room and would of course be ideal if you should be attending a 'Titanic' or 'What you were wearing when the ship went down' themed party! The jacket is surprisingly not dated but the British Board of Trade was merged with the Ministry of Technology in 1970 to form the Department of Trade and Industry so we estimate this probably dates from the 1960's. The jacket weighs in at over 2 kilos unpacked so please check delivery charges before ordering. It measures 34" x 20" (86 cm x 51 cm).