1467 WWII US 6513-1A RESERVE PARACHUTE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 900.00 USD
Estimated at 1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD

A fine example of an early US WWII 6513-1A reserve parachute. The stenciled label on the back of the green canvas parachute container reads “AN 6513-1A PARACHUTE Mfg. By RELIANCE MFG. CO. JULY 20 1943 Government No. 42-251281 Mfg. S____No.62403 Contract No. W535-AC-26572 (24 FT. DIA.)”. A small pocket on the back is stenciled “INSPECTION AND PACKING DATA”. The top front is stenciled “TOP” and both sides are stenciled “42-251281”. Chute comes with several bungee-like cords attached and pull ring is intact. Parachutes are very seldom seen parts of WWII Airborne history. CONDITION: parachute has not been unpacked, but appears to be in superb unissued condition. Cotton shell shows light overall wear. (02-18113-9/BF). $1,800-2,500.