Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by Ludlow of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge Blunderbuss Q64 indicating that it was

Q64 indicating that it was manufactured by Quist in the German city of Esslingen

See "The Devil's Paintbrush" by Dolf Goldsmith page 215 for photographic examples both on MG 08 and MG 08/15 models

which was a fixed wing tandem two-seat

Very likely directly to South Africa

SIR BICKHAM SWEET-ESCOTT

Original U.S. WWII Airborne British Made Jump Wings by Ludlow of London - Pin Back Parachutist Badge Blunderbuss Q64 indicating that it wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally rare set of British Made Silver Airborne jump wings with a pin back fastener. The reverse is marked with LUDLOW LONDON on the inside of the parachute. During WWII U. S. forces were stationed in Britain for some time prior to the D Day invasion, and as such local businesses started to supply items, as it was much easier than having them shipped from the U. S. The wings have a lovely pin back,