Original British WWII RAF Observer Pilot's Irvin Parachute Harness With American Type A-3 Reserve Chute - Dated 1943 Receiver The ricasso is the nickel-plated

The ricasso is the nickel-plated type which contrasts nicely with the polished finish of the blade itself

except for a detachment of sixty Marines sent ashore that morning

at the Battle of Waterloo

fittings is mostly worn away

pilot's wings badge and above a hand painted yellow P / HOMEWARD ANGEL with a sun design

Original British WWII RAF Observer Pilot's Irvin Parachute Harness With American Type A-3 Reserve Chute - Dated 1943 Receiver The ricasso is the nickel-platedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely combination of WWII British and American Parachute equipment items. The harness is a Royal Air Forces Observer pilot type featuring an American Type A 3 Reserve Parachute canopy bag. Adopted by the RAF in February 1933, the Observer Harness was employed extensively by English, Canadian, and later by US fliers. The Observer was standard issue in Bomber Commands for crew members. It faithfully served