Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction " and "Whilst on escort

" and "Whilst on escort duty over Vitry between Arras and Douai

obverse depicts five V1 rockets diving on British factories

with a throat that is attached to the opening of the scabbard via two period original screws

the case demonstrates minor material fatigue while the cross remains in a near mint condition

Major McLennan was a resident of Ottawa when he signed his Officers' Declaration Paper with the 2nd Depot Battalion

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction " and "Whilst on escort(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams and retaining a full length drawstring for attachment to a load, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 4 September 1937, with additional inspection stamps for years 1938, 1939, and 1942 (the latter dated 8 March and 7 May, indicating possible deployment), demonstrating soiling consistent with age and use