Original U.S. WWII Army Navy Marine Corps Fighter Pilot AN-6510 Seat Parachute Harness and Kit Bag by Switlik Parachute Company - Dated June 1940 Lanchester SMG For valorous conduct in action

For valorous conduct in action against the enemy on 7 September 1944

The flat visor is original to the hat

Sweden and Russia

This Chapka helmet features a white horsehair plume

Burgonet Helmet and Leith Family Letter

Original U.S. WWII Army Navy Marine Corps Fighter Pilot AN-6510 Seat Parachute Harness and Kit Bag by Switlik Parachute Company - Dated June 1940 Lanchester SMG For valorous conduct in actionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice, service worn USAAF WW2 era type seat parachute model type AN 6510. The seat parachute was ideally suited for fighter pilots, but not for aircrew who required freedom to move, such as on large bomber aircraft. The improved designs of the newest chest and back type parachutes quickly rendered the seat type obsolete. As soon as the Quick Attachable Chest (QAC) and back types became available, the