WW2 USAAF AN-6513-1A Chest Parachute Harness - Group 1 Red For Sale

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WW2 USAAF AN6513-1A RED GROUP PARACHUTE HARNESS. As used by USAAF aircrew, gunners, radio operators, bombardiers, etcin bomber aircraft. These group 1 Red harnesses were used with detachable packs. These packs had snap hooks on the back, whichwould engage with the metal D rings to the front of the harness. The pack being stored separately and attached when needed by the wearer before bailing out.

This harness assembly is in very nice condition, it is lightly soiled from use but is a nice example and a rare survivor. The harness material itself is in very good condition, without damage or fraying we can see. There is some soiling to one of the lower leg straps but otherwise in very nice used condition. The harness is stamped with details across one of the back straps, manufactured by \"RELIANCE MFG CO\", dated \"MAY 20 1943\", stamped with part number,\"AN68642 1 ALT2\".The harness is marked with two large red material strips on the shoulder sections, stitched onto the harness, these I believe were added circa September 1944 after a technical directive was issued. For some reason, the USAAF used 2 different types of harnesses, Red (1) and Yellow (2) group harnesses. These had different attachment methods for their respective parachutepacks. The red group with the snap hooks on the pack and the Dring attachment on the harness. This was the opposite way around for the yellow group harnesses. As you can imagine this could cause an issue if you picked up the wrong pack when bailing from an aircraft! As such all harnesses and packs were then marked with red or yellow markings, easily identifying the corresponding pack that would attach to your harness.

All metal hardware is of the plated variety and In good condition. The harness is fitted with a nice back pad, however, this is strictly notthe correct pattern back pad and is from a seat-type harness. However it does still fit and displays very nicely, it will do the job till the correct back pad is found! The pad is also marked with stamps, no major issues we can see apart from some light fraying to one of the press stud straps.

Overall a very nice parachute harness, ideal for a USAAF museum, collection, display, or reenactor use. Very rare to find now and only the second we have ever had! grab this one while you can. Ideal for completing an USAAF pilot/aircrew display. Perfect for display in a ww2 RAF collection, museum display or reenactor display. Open to all offers just drop me a message. Please ask any questions, postage available worldwide. Good luck and happy offerding! :)