illustrating the RAD downward-pointing shovel insignia and marked with the 6th Section of 356 RAD Department identification
Accompanied by its period-original black leather belt
the obverse with a Cross Pattée with a central leftward-facing profile of Leopold II and laurel and oak branches through the quadrants
The case of the watch is manufactured out of nickel-plated brass
the base in black velvet offers a slot for the Star’s pin
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Auction Archive illustrating the RAD downward-pointing shovel(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.