Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Archive Captain Baum received the Distinguished

Captain Baum received the Distinguished Service Cross on April 10

as per those used on the shoulder straps

where he convalesced for three weeks

while we still had to climb aboard our guns

overall in very fine condition

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Hilfsschirm Supply Parachute Archive Captain Baum received the Distinguished(Fallschirm). Constructed of multiple panels of white rayon with sturdy machine reinforced seams, the exterior bearing multiple ink stamps indicating that the parachute was manufactured on 2 December 1936, with additional inspection stamps for years 1939, 1940, and 1942, demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue, in near extremely fine condition.