G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Newly Listed Silver and enamels

Silver and enamels

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

continuing to exhibit a beautiful finish

one small crack at the pommel end

G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Newly Listed Silver and enamelsG. 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