Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 108 mm x 32

measuring 108 mm x 32 mm

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

as a Royal Warrant by George VI established the medal on August 27

17 mm in diameter

Born in Schleswig on 16 July 1923

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 108 mm x 32(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.