Canada, Commonwealth. A Royal Canadian Air Force Parachute, By Irving Air Chute Company, C.1942 GTRexclude with vertical pin

with vertical pin

glue residue on the reverse of the original ribbon)

with the Royal Irish Regiment centre

measuring 33 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)

but had seen unofficial use since 1942

Canada, Commonwealth. A Royal Canadian Air Force Parachute, By Irving Air Chute Company, C.1942 GTRexclude with vertical pinA parachute pack constructed of khaki canvas. The upper portion of the pack is padded and is marked on the inside in black ink MANUFACTURED BY IRVIN AIR CHUTE LTD. HAMILTON, ONT, CANADA. The upper portion bears four beige interwoven straps with metal buckles which all connect in the centre. The straps also bear metal adjustments to fit the pack accordingly with the person wearing it. A thick woven beige strap wraps around the upper portion on the