Parachute Seat Cushion

[Aragorn243]

Many of you know I'll collect anything but this has me holding back a bit, not exactly cheap and not sure how it fits in to anything.

It appears to be in decent shape, no holes or tears but some heavy staining that could probably be cleaned up some. It's crinkly, makes noise when you move it. I think they are stuffed with horse hair.

So what is it, what's it used for? I've seen some photos where it appears to be part of the parachute harness with straps going through the slot and you obviously sit on it somehow while in the plane.

Pilots? Gunners? Soldiers?

My investigations found a couple for sale with active prices ranging from $200 to 265 British pounds so at $85 it should be a bargain.

I have not bought it, seems a hefty amount to shell out for something I'll likely never have anything else to go with it. I do have a Mae West for a B-17 crewman so if it's something that would go with that, it's a start.