Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Garand & U.S. Rifles they arrived at Le Havre

they arrived at Le Havre

Wood Condition: Very Good

The leather strap that retains the canteen and stopper is unfortunately in delicate condition

Inside of shell marked with white paint

which was originally nickel plated

Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Garand & U.S. Rifles they arrived at Le HavreOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness which is very similar to the Parachute Complete Pilot, 24 Foot Back Type B 9. This is an excellent example of the parachute pilots would have worn during WW2. This example, complete, with 24 white silk canopy, all lines, steel rip cord, and a complete harness that is well marked as follows: IRVING STANDARD AIR CHUTE and dated in two places MAY 9, 44 and Dec 23,