Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 17 mm in diameter

17 mm in diameter

as a Royal Warrant by George VI established the medal on August 27

Footnote: The Order of Merit for Commerce and Industry was instituted on January 21

7 mm (w) x 30 mm (h) each

measuring 108 mm x 32 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 17 mm in diameter(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 2 December 1936, with additional inspection stamps for years 1939, 1940, and 1942, demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, in near extremely fine condition.