Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Hold overlaid by a machine-embroidered silver

overlaid by a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire inscription of “AFRIKAKORPS” in Latin script

circa 1860-70

upon returning to Canada in early 1918

to Corporal Allan Daniel McLellan

maker marked "BALFOUR" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Germany, Luftwaffe. A 1937 Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Hold overlaid by a machine-embroidered silver(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 3 November 1942, with additional inspection stamps for the same year, the material has torn along one seam and the parachute is missing its cords, in very fine condition.