G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Newly Listed on January 17th

on January 17th

From local estate

WW2 Air Force Combat Observer’s Wing - In sterling silver

one small crack at the pommel end

Silver and enamels

G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Newly Listed on January 17thG. Q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin to F. Lt. G. E. Cruwys 9 KT Gold, hallmarked with the British Crown, "375" (Gold), an anchor (made in Birmingham), date marked "r" (1940) and maker marked "JRG&S", engraved "No. 226 F Lt. G. E. CRUWYS 18th AUG. 1943", 17. 5 mm x 38. 3 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, raised purple velvetine slotted pin bed, scuffed, case better than fine. Footnote: GQ Parachutes Ltd. is named for