RCAF Observer parachute harness

RCAF Observer parachute harness

Code: S23152

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By Irvin Air Chute Co., Ontario, Canada.  This is a standard 'Observer' harness for use with clip on chest-type parachute packs.  Cream/white webbing without a central fleck.  It has the typical WW2 RCAF 'sliced' / non-fully rounded quick release (QR) box.  Stamped with maker's marks.  The webbing is in very good undamaged condition with only light soiling through normal use.  The QR box functions correctly and all metalwork is very good.  Fitted with  a single chromed anchorage 'ring' at the back for securing the airmen in flight.  Also comes with a USAAF issue backpad in equally good condition.  Overall this is an excellent example of these increasingly difficult to find items.  The Canadian harnesses are manufactured to the same pattern as standard RAF examples but do not have a central 'fleck' stitched into the webbing and generally have higher quality metal parts.  Stock code S23152.