The harness on the left looks to be an A-4 harness missing the back panel, the other on the right appears to be a RAF/RCAF Observer harness modified with a seat part from a T5?. Parachutes are a bit out of my depth so I could be way off though,    Wouldn't mind picking a harness and pack up for my troop carrier mannequin. 

What I really find fascinating about the interwar period is the rather lax approach to gear, tactics, and machinery. The "War to end all Wars" mentality really handicapped lots of countries post-WWI in a way that the Germans and Japanese were able to capitalize on. Comparing firearms, equipment, and machines really shows this. Its pretty much a bunch of refurbished and overhauled WWI gear for  a peacetime army. In comparison to the Germans in 1939 or Japanese in 1941, the US Army was woefully underequipped. I know that there were people involved who probably felt and saw the inadequacies, but its still interesting to see the disparities between the Axis and Allies in their equipment and the end result of the war. The Allies were forced to modernize at a speed that is amazing.

Not yet. The archive has expanded considerably since I originally acquired it, so I’m in the process of getting updated opinions.   Since the original evaluation, I’ve been able to add Lt. Andrews’ original Purple Heart, sterling pilot wings, pilot insignia, both original U.S. collar insignia, original marriage certificate, additional family correspondence, a 1944 Ninth Air Force press release issued shortly before he was shot down, and an original photograph of Andrews with Capt. Robert E. Douglas in France.   I’ve also uncovered additional research on his final combat, including German records relating to the engagement in which he was lost, as well as references to Andrews in Richard Groh’s history of the 367th Fighter Group, “The Dynamite Gang.”   What started as a medal group has evolved into a much larger research project and family archive. Every year it seems another piece of the story surfaces, and I suspect there is still more to learn about Andrews, his squadron, and the air battle in which he was lost.

I would love to see the engraving on the Purple Heart. Just wondering if it has script engraving like the DFC.    Kurt

Any update on the price?

Beautiful. 

I wanted to provide an update on my ongoing research into 2nd Lt. Lloyd J. Andrews Jr., P-38 pilot, 392nd Fighter Squadron, 367th Fighter Group (“The Dynamite Gang”), who was killed in action on 20 October 1944.   Since originally acquiring the archive, I have been fortunate enough to secure several additional items that remained with the family and were not included when the grouping first surfaced. These additions have helped make the archive substantially more complete.   Recent additions include:   • Original Purple Heart awarded to Lt. Andrews • Original sterling pilot wings • Original pilot insignia • Original marriage certificate of Lloyd and Anne Andrews • Additional family correspondence • Correspondence from Anne’s future husband, Jack Wilson, a former Marine • Original Ninth Air Force press release issued shortly before Andrews was lost • Original press photograph showing Andrews with Capt. Robert E. Douglas in France approximately one week before his final mission   In addition to the physical archive, I have continued researching Andrews’ final combat. Through information generously shared by members of this forum and other aviation researchers, I have obtained German records relating to the engagement of 20 October 1944, including information concerning III./JG 2 “Richthofen,” the Luftwaffe unit involved in the battle during which Andrews was lost.   I have also discovered that Andrews is specifically mentioned in Richard Groh’s history of the 367th Fighter Group, “The Dynamite Gang,” where he appears in photographs and is discussed in the narrative covering the group’s combat operations.   What began as a medal and document group has developed into a much more complete archive documenting Andrews’ life from flight training, marriage, combat service, decorations, and final mission through the family’s postwar correspondence and remembrance.   I wanted to thank everyone who has contributed information, research leads, and advice during this project. Every new piece of information has helped bring the story of Lt. Andrews and his family into clearer focus.

That's a really nice cap! I think 1883 was the year the gold lace chinstrap came in. Thanks for the post.

Amazing it’s not even a WW2 era 

Thank you everyone for your input on this. I am glad I went with my gut feeling! It just seemed too good to be true! What a shame. And the fact that the owner is openly selling it as authentic is a shame.