Im not a specialist on PH engraving but I’ve had a few and I agree that I’ve never seen anything like it.   Those branches coming off the S are they actually engraved or did the gold finish chip off?    I don’t know if it’s just the picture or if blackened finish looks unusually black and not tarnished.     

Hi :) Thank you so much for the clarification and it is great, that you were able to track Mr. Densford down! Where did you acquire these shirts and jackets?   Kind regards and wishing a splendid weekend, Jules

I looked at that and nothing specific on the T7A

Very nice parking job Mikie!   And the view is amazing.

https://www.theriggerdepot.com/t-7-assemblies.html   Here is a link to The Rigger Depot page with T-7 information.  Below is a copy of part of the text on the page:   The T-7 parachute assembly was standardized on  March 13, 1944, but did not see service in-theater until late 1944. Although pack trays remained virtually identical to the T-5, the new single point release harness was introduced. The harness took a step away from the double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and instead used a thicker, single layer 5,000 lb Type X webbing.The earliest T-7s were manufactured with the OD painted hardware, but by early 1945, cadmium became standard.  At this time, a mixture of 4th and 5th model static line snap fasteners were used.The T-7 continued into the postwar era with numerous minor modifications. The T-7 soldiered on until its replacement by the T-10 in 1954.  

Hello all, I am seeking a WWII submarine diving alarm contact maker, always green painted, star shaped version. I am attaching photos of representative examples. Knob is square or rectangular shaped. Thanks. To

They come up for sale on eBay fairly frequently, especially the post-war French army bags (which are essentially identical to the US bags except for the markings inside the top flap).  I may have one that I could sell you.  (I'll check to see what I have in my spares / surplus to needs.)  However, I suspect that postage to NZ might make the total cost unreasonable.

Welcome to the forum Ted.   Whats the story behind the airborne PH group?   Peter

I believe 1895 to 1902.  

Very nice! I have the same art by Larry Selman of the Rangers at Pointe du Hoc.