Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction " and "Whilst on escort

" and "Whilst on escort duty over Vitry between Arras and Douai

the composition of the wreath

Major McLennan was a resident of Ottawa when he signed his Officers' Declaration Paper with the 2nd Depot Battalion

the pair closest to the area where the tab is stitched to the body of the belt having been added by the owner

the reverse with an oval silver medallion bearing the Royal Monogram of Friedrich Günther

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction " and "Whilst on escort(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams and retaining a full length drawstring for attachment to a load, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 4 September 1937, with additional inspection stamps for years 1938, 1939, and 1942 (the latter dated 8 March and 7 May, indicating possible deployment), demonstrating soiling consistent with age and use