Equipment - PARACHUTE, CARGO, 16 Sep 1943

Historical information

Provenance is not really clear WW2.

Physical description

White cotton parachute. It has a few 'risers' of 7mm diameter. The risers are cotton and the bag has a ply board backing. The bag is made out of canvas with four flaps. Each flap has and eyelet. On the bottom extension is a 2" webbing strap in two halves. One half has a heavy brass buckle.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside one side flap, handwritten is 158. Also a small cotton patch with manufacturers notes.

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