Original U.S. WWII Target Kite Mark 1 by Spalding Brothers Complete with Ropes Russian Issue Equipment This shows pictures of German

This shows pictures of German Luftwaffe Soldiers both BEFORE and AFTER the invasion of France

The front exterior of the shell is painted JR 8401

and this is most likely one of those examples

so there is minimal material missing from the edge

The central adjustment is stamped with U

Original U.S. WWII Target Kite Mark 1 by Spalding Brothers Complete with Ropes Russian Issue Equipment This shows pictures of GermanOriginal Item: Only One Available. Aerial target kite Mark 1, Device 3 C 29, developed by the late Paul Garber of the Smithsonian Institution and others. Officially designated and marked: TARGET KITE, MARK I U. S. Navy 3 C 29 U. S. Army M 9 PATENT APPLIED FOR RESTRICTED A. G. Spalding Bros Inc Measures 5' x 5' overall, offered in fair condition, complete with its original ropes. These were used by both the Army and Navy for target practice. You