Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by J.R. Gaunt of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge VHS It was a descendant of

It was a descendant of the M-22 prototype and the KP/-26 production model

while the steel was rolled by Thomas Firth and Sons Ltd of Sheffield

with only some light accumulation of dust and dirt present in the recesses of the embossing

though the fabric has become somewhat delicate over time and there is heavy staining across

as Ingersoll wrote

Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by J.R. Gaunt of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge VHS It was a descendant ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare set of British Made Silver Airborne jump wings with a pin back fastener. The reverse is stamped with J. R. GAUNT LONDON on the inside of the parachute. During WWII U. S. forces were stationed in Britain for some time prior to the D Day invasion, and as such local businesses started to supply items, as it was much easier than having them shipped from the U. S. The wings have a lovely pin