Original U.S. WWII Airborne Type A-4 Aerial Delivery Container Parapack Night Sights and has leather covers over

and has leather covers over the main barrel and sun shade

The original pouches were produced with a stiffener in the front of the pouch and the closure toggle has a grommet in the end

Wood commanded from the front

W means but most likely they are the foundry initials that cast the bell

and features a "quill back" blade almost 20 inches long

Original U.S. WWII Airborne Type A-4 Aerial Delivery Container Parapack Night Sights and has leather covers overOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition WWII US Army A4 Aerial Delivery Container (also called a Parapack or Paracaisson). The A 4 and A 5 Aerial Delivery Containers were two types of delivery containers that were used by the Airborne Divisions on D day in WWII. "Type A 4 is an adjustable reinforced canvas container, 12" X 24" x 30". One end is opened for loading and is closed with laced flaps. It can be used for the delivery