Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Pilot’s Seat Parachute, by Switlik Canada Parachute Ltd, 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Schibrowski was promoted to Obergefreiter

Schibrowski was promoted to Obergefreiter (Corporal) on April 3

the obverse centre bears the left-facing portrait of Prince Regent Luitpold

7mm (h – inclusive of trophy suspension)

Panzer-Armee was engaged in defensive actions at the Battle of Kursk)

constructed of dark grey wool with a blue wool underlay

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Pilot’s Seat Parachute, by Switlik Canada Parachute Ltd, 1942 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Schibrowski was promoted to ObergefreiterA Pilots Seat Parachute with complete harness featuring a four piece turn lock, which is set above the bag, back rigging, seat, and canopy bag. The latter is marked R. C. A. F. STANDARD PARACHUTE TYPE: SEAT, QUICK RELEASE MFG NO.: S 17763 DATE: AUG 31 1942 on the back. The canopy is inside the bag but has not been opened in order to protect the integrity of the stitching. A scarce piece of aviation history, exhibiting minimal wear with great visible