Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Garand & U.S. Rifles which was originally nickel plated

which was originally nickel plated

Inside of shell marked with white paint

Feed System: 10 round magazine

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

In March 1942 Pyke proposed an idea

Original U.S. WWII Irvin Standard Air Chute Parachute and Harness - Dated 1944 Garand & U.S. Rifles which was originally nickel platedOriginal 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,