USAAF parachute harness of World War II origin, Seat Type 42G2012, intended for 24-foot and 28-foot parachutes, modified in unit to the Quick Attachable Chest configuration. Manufactured by Switlik Parachute Co., dated 1942, and fitted with its back pad Type 42D-2013, dated July 1943.
The set is accompanied by a USAAF chest parachute of World War II origin, model Quick Attachable Chest Type AN-6513-1A, widely used by bomber crew members. Manufactured by Reliance Mfg. Co., dated 15 April 1944 (canopy not present).
A homogeneous set, preserved in good overall condition. Snaphooks are functional, and the elastic retainers are still present.
The historical artifacts for sale at PARATROOPER’s are intended for collectors, history enthusiasts, historians and museum curators. These items do not glorify or promote any of the political, ideological or racial opinions related to the global conflicts that bathed the 20th century in blood.
Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
