BRITISH WWII D-DAY AMPHIBIOUS TANK CREWS APPARATUS (ATEA) particularly strong in the lower

particularly strong in the lower fields

but remains strong within the protected fields

well-marked cap

with gold exterior

has had some abuse

BRITISH WWII D-DAY AMPHIBIOUS TANK CREWS APPARATUS (ATEA) particularly strong in the lowerA rare piece of equipment, first used on D Day and issued to the tank crews of British, Canadian and American tanks, is the amphibious tank escape apparatus. The set is complete with the original canvas pack, hose and rubberised mouthpiece; original webbing straps remain with the item. Some cracking to the rubber mouthpiece and slight age staining to the canvas bag. The original sprung loaded nose piece with its attachment string is still in place.