Malmaison Posted May 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 24, 2020 Hello, Hope the para experts can help here. Can you tell me what do you thik about this T5 Chest Pack Parachute, please? Is everything assembled in its right place as it should? Are there any signs of modern repro substitutions for the various components? Unfortunately, there is only the pack tray : no canopy. It has a "geronimo" thunderbolt marking, which (if authentic) attributes it to 501st PIR. Thanks in advance. Best regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Malmaison Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted July 17, 2020 Hello, BTT Could someone assist me please? Thank you so much. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rooster Posted July 17, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2020 Hello, Not an expert by any means. I do have a much newer reserve chute though. But what looks weird about it to me is that its very weathered including the 1943 stamp and then you have areas where the ink looks brand new ??? It confuses me. The mixture of old and new stamps.... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted July 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 19, 2020 Hey Rooster, to me it looks like the "fresh" stamps are the factory applied stamps and the more faded are the field applied or post manufacture applied stamps...the different types of ink could cause the fading issue... I like the worn canvas and the bungee cords...overall patina looks good...there are a few parachute hounds on the forum that can tell us more about the finer details and authenticity...from the pics and my limited knowledge, if I saw it at a show, i would surely be interested, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malmaison Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 19, 2020 Hello! Many thanks for your help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Posted December 1, 2020 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2020 For reference, check out this thread. The WB... marking rang a bell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted December 1, 2020 Share #9 Posted December 1, 2020 Wow....very cool. Ronnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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