Lot no. 408
British parachute. Complete harness in heavy white cotton canvas, with yellow and black stitching. All buckles present. Complete automatic opening buckle, number M284894. Heavy khaki canvas belt with metal emergency release handle. Beige fleece back cushion. Nice AM stamp under crown. Complete MK II cushion, snaps are functional. The inside is empty. Partially ironed markings in black felt pen, Type A MK II REF NO 27C/2088. Full four-language label. Cords are functional. Parachute cover in heavy beige canvas. Snaps are functional. Canopy is missing. The elastic bands are complete. Nice AM markings under the crown. Label marked Irvin Air Chute, dated 28 May 1943. Some wear and patina. Condition II+. British parachute assembly. Complete white cotton harness with yellow and black stitching, all buckles present, automatic opening buckle numbered M284894. Heavy khaki belt with metal emergency release handle. Beige quilted back pad with clear AM under crown stamp. Complete Mk II cushion, press studs functional, interior empty, marked Type A Mk II Ref No. 27C/2088 with partly overwritten black ink. Quadrilingual label complete, cords functional. Beige canvas parachute pack with working press studs, canopy absent, elastics complete, marked AM under crown, label Irvin Air Chute, dated 28 May 1943. Moderate wear and patina. Condition II+.
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