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I have the benefit of displaying the replica and another original side by side and you appreciate the accuracy of the product. Ahh the smell of new rubber and wearing flexibility if required.

Ramsey - AU

Great Life Vest Repro, VERY accurate...Does NOT come with Date Stamps which is GOOD since many would like to add their own for the period they want to recreate. Very well done Life Vest...High Quality expected from WPG!

Bernal - US

Thank you once again WPG. I am very pleased with the item purchased. Well made vest

Grazioso - US

Très belle reproduction de Mae West -Gilet qui va être utiliser en Normandie lors des sauts Commémoratifs du 6 Juin- Airborne.

ARDUIN - FR

I can't speak on the accuracy historically of the vest, but it was suggested to people who are more historically enclosed than myself. I was impressed with the feel of it and its looks. It feels heavy duty and like it will last a long time. I was also impressed with WPG's shipping cost and how fast they got it to me. I will definitely do business with them again!

John - Kentucky

Really top notch reproduction. Fast shipping.

Alexander - US

I purchased your Mae West life vest and I’m really satisfied—thanks!

Carrico - US

As always WPG provides well made & accurate products that always enhance my display needs.

Brimecombe - US

very pleased with the vest. super authentic.

dudrow - US

The vest is made of good quality materials and appears to be quite durable. The weight and feel of the vest is accurate. Rubber is used inside to simulate bladders. Attention to detail is apparent. Brass grommets and reinforcements are used wherever tubing passes through the fabric to the bladders just like the original. CO2 inflators as well as oral inflation tubes and fittings were nicely copied. Fabric color is good in my opinion.

I have just a few minor complaints.
1. The inspection and date stamps. The inspection stamp font is too modern. Most would have been stenciled “INSP”. Date stamp font and format is incorrect. It was dated 21-11-41. This format is incorrect for the era. Most originals that I have encountered or owned myself, have dates applied by stencil in the following formats. 4-12-43 or 4/12/43 . My suggestion to the manufacturer is to omit these markings in further batches. This will allow the buyer to apply dates that are appropriate for their impression. I used acetone and a rag to gently remove the markings from the leather patch. I applied my own markings with stencils made on a 1940’s era stencil press that I have access to.

2. Manufacturer's information stamp. The information is fine and the date of manufacture is left blank. Good. The manufacturer is listed as WPG INC. I’d personally prefer them to use the name of one of the original manufacturers, but I understand why they did it this way and it’s not really a big deal.

These reproductions are the best I’ve seen and I’m proud to own one. I changed the inspection markings and weathered the vest a bit to appear “broken-in”. I applaud WPG in their efforts and encourage others to consider purchasing a B-3 from them in the future.


Randy - CT, United States

Thank you for the high quality reproduction! It was perfect for my FAM uniform video

Stinson - US

Great product, looks conpletely genuine and whats more feels it too...great attention to detail.

Maher - IE

Material and construction match my original B4 vest perfectly. Great job! How about reproducing the dye marker and shark chaser packets? Thanks for the great service.

Cliburn - US

Very Happy of my Life preserver!

LATURELLE - FR

The US B-3 Mae West is like an original right away dropping out of the production lane. Of course it is not functional but it appears to be for sure! Excellent value for its price and you should grab one before they are sold out. Really cool stuff.
Delivery was unbelievably fast and the service provided by WPG is the best I have ever experienced. Nothing can top it for sure.

Ruschek - DE

Very happy with WPG'S Product

Jones  - US

Very nice product, well made! Very fast delivery, A+ Very pleased!

Pari - US

a truly extraordinary product!

Bruno - FR

With out a doubt the finest reproduction I've seen to date! thanks!

Jim - US

Very satisfied with the Mea West it was good enough for professional photographers to take 1000s of photos of & will serve me well as I Jump from C-47s. The color is good it’s very sturdy which is a plus does NOT have the real CO2 & dye pack so don’t go looking for it but I couldn’t fly with it if it had one so I could not say I’m disappointed about that. Everyone I showed it to loved it & wanted one them selves 5 out of 5 10out of 10 would recommend any day of the week

Raccio - US

I live in France. Lifevest and what a beauty arrived like one week later! Great service. Thank you

Green - FR

Very good B3 quality, delivered quickly. I strongly recommend.

Nathalie - FR

Hello

The WPG answer is really fast. 5 stars for it.
But for the moment, DHL has lost my packet somewhere in France and I'm still waiting for my Mea west.


Lindner - FR

Amazing reproduction, very surprised with the vest

Orlan - ES

I highly recommended this product. The details are all there and the construction is very sturdy. Looks great next to original

Samuel - US

Good communication with the seller. This B3 Mae West life preserver is perfect. I'm ready for jump over Normandy in june 2019...


Eric - FR

Quality and looks are great for this remake of the classic aviators life vest. Wish there was more USN circa 1942 aviators gear available. I'm sure you would do a fantastic job with it.

RG Thorson - US

received in good order. They look great!

Pharand - CA

Absolutely amazed at the quality and the speed of delivery, especially for the price of both. I just got a chance last weekend to compare it to an original at the USS Intrepid museum and was shocked at how perfect the repro was, better than some I've seen for 2x the price.

Merrifield - US

Very pleased with the whole transaction. Item is well made and accurately do e. Always happy with the quality WPG delivers.

Cooper - US

very accurate looking, right down to the simulated CO2 cartridges to inflate the two chambers on the vest. nicely done!

Gianakos - US

WPG does it again! This B-3 life preserver looks like it is a current issue vest that never got to see combat. It is that authentic. The look, feel, even the smell are 100% aithentic. And at this price it is literally a steal. SM Whole Sale is selling one that is not as nice (a reproduction) at nearly three times the price.

Kevin - Colorado USA

WPG did it again! This B-3 is stunning! It looks like an unissued original in every way. And at the current discounted sale price it is a steal! There is another company selling a repro at nearly three times the price and it is not nearly as nice as this one. As always, amazingly quick delivery and great communication and tracking with DHL. This is going to be a great addition to my WWII ETO Pilots impression.

Kevin - Parker Colorado USA

Great vest but the the back strap is sewn backwards. Anyway, very authentic.

AMBROSIO - ES

The details and manufacturing on this item - the US B-3 Mae West - is outstanding, and especially considering the price. Well done WPG!!

Warburton - CA

good quality, fast shipment!

Aerens - BE

This B4 Mae West is an excellent reproduction. The quality of the material used is sturdy and the fittings are realistic. DHL did not meet their original delivery date by some 4 days, but for an international delivery it still came quickly.

Stewart - US

Great quality reproduction. Fast delivery. Very pleased.

Krupa - US

Very Authentic reproduction and they were willing to ship to a deployed unit no less!

Ron - US

Love the quality and look of this reproduction.

Nunn - US

This life preserver really looks the part. Finishes off my USAAC outfit nicely.

Roberts - GB

Great reproduction or the B-3. It's almost perfect.

Musser - US

in UK DHL lost package was delivered late.
WPG are brilliant , UK DHL post is garbage.
product is ok .

Brown - UK

very happy with the items.

astbury - UK

Great item, very pleased with quality.

astbury - UK

US B-3 Mae West - great reproduction.
I hope you'll consider doing flight helmets!

Dauenheim - US

I liked this B-3 so much that I bought a second one for display and kept my first one for wearing with my pilot kit. Excellent work and great product for the price.

Whigham - US

thanks for the B-3 mae west it is fitting in our private museum it will be on display soon.

Susko - US

Nice work on the vest. Looks very close to the original, color is a little darker but very close. Can't wait to use it at next event.

Pace - US

WOW! Fantastic job folks! Really! I am so impressed with this thing. A very good reproduction to say the least!

WINDER - US