1980s Soviet ASZh-63P Aviation Life Vest

Built for the moment a flight ends on water. Faded emergency orange against a cold blue reverse, with bold Cyrillic instructions, inspection stamps and exposed inflation tubes. The rubberised fabric expands into a sculptural collar around the neck and chest — a shape dictated entirely by survival.

Its surface carries ingrained dirt, abrasions and darkened folds. Cleaned, but still visibly weathered, retaining the uneven colour and marks of age. Inflates quickly through the oral inflation tubes; additional equipment and accessories are absent, with only the vest itself included.

Offered for collection, display or styling only — not for use as lifesaving equipment.