Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Hold measures approximately 73mm in length

measures approximately 73mm in length

trimmed along both the inner and outer edges with red enameled rings

overlaid by a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “AFRIKAKORPS” in Latin script

with grave markers in the form of white crosses

1918 Gabriel piloted a plane

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Hold measures approximately 73mm in length(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 3 November 1942, with additional inspection stamps for the same year, the material has torn along one seam and the parachute is missing its cords, in very fine condition.