Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 17 mm in diameter

17 mm in diameter

the interior exhibiting fading near the opening but remaining intact

7 mm (w) x 30 mm (h) each

Born in Schleswig on 16 July 1923

Footnote: The Order of Merit for Commerce and Industry was instituted on January 21

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 17 mm in diameter(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 2 December 1936, with additional inspection stamps for years 1939, 1940, and 1942, demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, in near extremely fine condition.