Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket with Parachute and Accessories Category_Receiver It does not show signs

It does not show signs of ever having been arsenal refinished

Serial # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche

the formation was recalled home and

this is a stark reminder that even under front line battle conditions the red tape of bureaucracy still controlled everything

Approximate stock length is 51"

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Parachute Pigeon Cage Drop Cage Basket with Parachute and Accessories Category_Receiver It does not show signsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original WWII Airborne Signal Corps drop cage designed to carry eight homing pigeons and is complete with the hanging suspension lines, hook, and original white silk parachute with case and lead line. This specially designed cage allowed 8 birds to be safely dropped where needed. As long as the pilot followed procedures, the birds could reach their destination. This is the most complete and best condition