Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket with Parachute and Accessories Japanese Antique Guns The flintlock mechanism has the

The flintlock mechanism has the CROWN over G

Cherbourg was captured on June 26

Usually we see these in steel or aluminum

which has the expected wear and rusting from age and long service

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket with Parachute and Accessories Japanese Antique Guns The flintlock mechanism has theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII Airborne Signal Corps drop cage designed to carry eight homing pigeons and is complete with the hanging suspension lines, hook, and original white silk parachute with case and lead line. This specially designed cage allowed 8 birds to be safely dropped where needed. As long as the pilot followed procedures, the birds could reach their destination. This is the most complete and best condition