Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by J.R. Gaunt of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge French Militaria 700 units seeing combat service

700 units seeing combat service into World War 1 (1914-1918) on the side of the Russians

Original markings of GRANATE

the US made knives were entirely blackened

a small truck arrived and I was taken to a nearby farmhouse where a farmer’s wife gave me a hot drink and helped me to clean up

The receiver is marked with the name of a very rare contractor who produce these rifles

Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by J.R. Gaunt of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge French Militaria 700 units seeing combat serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare set of British Made Silver Airborne jump wings with a pin back fastener. The reverse is stamped with J. R. GAUNT LONDON on the inside of the parachute. During WWII U. S. forces were stationed in Britain for some time prior to the D Day invasion, and as such local businesses started to supply items, as it was much easier than having them shipped from the U. S. The wings have a lovely pin