Original Japanese WWII Marine Paratrooper Cargo Parachute - Dated 1944 U.S. Helmets/Hats The sweatband is high quality

The sweatband is high quality leather with areas of wear present as well as tearing where the two ends were pinned together

Discussed in some detail on pages 112 to 115 in the book GUNS OF THE GURKHAS by John Walter

The base material of the two litzen on each side of the collar opening are dark green

Overall condition is excellent with a few moths nips and expected age

Original Japanese WWII Marine Paratrooper Cargo Parachute - Dated 1944 U.S. Helmets/Hats The sweatband is high qualityOriginal Item: Only One Available. A white silk canopy parachute packed in canvas roll that when packed measures 7" h x 11 1 2" x 8". Features a Special Naval Landing Forces stamped canopy (anchor) and offered in excellent condition. A white cotton label in Japanese on the exterior of the tan canvas pack reads as follows: General Purpose Parachute (For 50 Tei) 1944 July 15th Fujikura Aircraft Industries. Ltd Used by marine paratroopers of the Special