Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction Archive iron cross 2rd

iron cross 2rd

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accompanied by an assortment of Third Reich- and postwar-period ribbons

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Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction Archive iron cross 2rd(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams and retaining a full length drawstring for attachment to a load, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 4 September 1937, with additional inspection stamps for years 1938, 1939, and 1942 (the latter dated 8 March and 7 May, indicating possible deployment), demonstrating soiling consistent with age and use