Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute GTRexclude To the local authorities officer/

To the local authorities officer/ relative of the emperor

(Der Stahlhelm Diensteintrittsabzeichen 1932)

measuring 72 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

surrounded by the inscription "MACHT MIR DIE OSTMARK STARK" and engraver marked "HR"

left-facing version

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute GTRexclude To the local authorities officer/(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.