Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Pilot’s Seat Parachute, by Switlik Canada Parachute Ltd, 1942 Province of China a Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia

a Lieutenant Colonel Rank Insignia (sterling silver

each arm composed of a cluster of thirteen individual smooth rays

one small recess on the obverse

circumscribed by Russian imperial eagles

of matt silvery Russian braid

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Pilot’s Seat Parachute, by Switlik Canada Parachute Ltd, 1942 Province of China a Lieutenant Colonel Rank InsigniaA Pilots Seat Parachute with complete harness featuring a four piece turn lock, which is set above the bag, back rigging, seat, and canopy bag. The latter is marked R. C. A. F. STANDARD PARACHUTE TYPE: SEAT, QUICK RELEASE MFG NO.: S 17763 DATE: AUG 31 1942 on the back. The canopy is inside the bag but has not been opened in order to protect the integrity of the stitching. A scarce piece of aviation history, exhibiting minimal wear with great visible