G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Auction G Wien) - stamped on

G Wien) - stamped on reverse – in slightly worn condition

Congreve of 27 Eaton Mascott Hall

The inside of the tunic has two small

War Service: World War I

The black painted body of the scabbard is magnetic with minimal contact marks

G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Auction G Wien) - stamped onG. 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