Original Japanese WWII Mitsubishi Navy Special Naval Landing Forces Rikusentai Aircrew Parachute Harness with Static Line Japanese Documents and Books The barrel markings are unfortunately

The barrel markings are unfortunately completely removed due to powder burn

The mask is in good condition

Schneider: Known in German as the sportabzeichen

(assisted by the 7th Armored Division)

This example is missing the silver carabiner on the reverse

Original Japanese WWII Mitsubishi Navy Special Naval Landing Forces Rikusentai Aircrew Parachute Harness with Static Line Japanese Documents and Books The barrel markings are unfortunatelyOriginal Items: Only One Available. The Imperial Japanese Navy fielded naval paratroopers during World War II. The troops were officially part of the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF or Rikusentai). They came from the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Yokosuka SNLFs. The 2nd Yokosuka took no part in any airborne operations and became an island defensive base unit. They were under the operational control of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service (IJNAS or Dai Nippon