Parachute X Type

[SiPo]

Would appreciate any comments and rough guide on value please.

[SiPo]

Has spare release mechanism. Does I.A.C 45 refer to a 1945 date? It is also stamped 1950.

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Green canopy

[brooksbz]

If original this is probably the rarest piece of British airborne militaria. Even more rara than parachute pants and leg bags so it would be vey expensive. Could be a clever repro but I would not know how to tell from the pictures. Since there are maybe 2 or 3 other originals in the world, some one with hands on experience would be able to determine if it is original.

[Rogerd]

If original this is probably the rarest piece of British airborne militaria. Even more rara than parachute pants and leg bags so it would be vey expensive. Could be a clever repro but I would not know how to tell from the pictures. Since there are maybe 2 or 3 other originals in the world, some one with hands on experience would be able to determine if it is original.

Two or three originals ? Where did you get that? I know collectors who have three... I have one early type.

It is a type X MKII, the tags look post war but I am not sure. There are a lot of post war X-types around.

Maybe others know more...

[brooksbz]

Two or three originals ? .

Roger. I was refering to wartime parachutes. I could not see a date on the one posted here so I don't know if it wartime. I am no expert in British parachutes I just know I have never seen any (or known anyone who has one) wartime examples in over in over 35 years in collecting British airborne items. I live in the US so I could be at a disadvantage over the European collectors. I am willing to be educated and learn more so please post pictures of authenticated wartime X-type parachutes to compare to this one.

[brooksbz]

so please post pictures of authenticated wartime X-type parachutes to compare to this one.

Congratulations! I found yours:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ight=parachute

Others?

[Rogerd]

Thanks, and yes I have seen others. As I said, I know Belgian collectors who have tree. I am talking about early types that were made during the war.

I agree with you they are VERY difficult to find and very rare. But they are out there. At the Ciney show two were for sale... But the price

[SiPo]

Have tried to find a reference to this release buckle but having no luck. Anybody have any information on this type of buckle? Post war, war time, value etc?

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