Original British WWII RAF Observer Pilot's Irvin Parachute Harness With American Type A-3 Reserve Chute - Dated 1943 Receiver and would be read: SHOWA

and would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu-Yon Nen (14th year of reign - 1939) 11th month (November)

Original Item: Steel tubular loading tool or loader for Lewis Drum Magazines with knurled handled grip

The typical Navy Model:

The ricasso is the nickel-plated type which contrasts nicely with the polished finish of the blade itself

Original British WWII RAF Observer Pilot's Irvin Parachute Harness With American Type A-3 Reserve Chute - Dated 1943 Receiver and would be read: SHOWAOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely combination of WWII British and American Parachute equipment items. The harness is a Royal Air Forces Observer pilot type featuring an American Type A 3 Reserve Parachute canopy bag. Adopted by the RAF in February 1933, the Observer Harness was employed extensively by English, Canadian, and later by US fliers. The Observer was standard issue in Bomber Commands for crew members. It faithfully served