Russia, Imperial. A Soldiers' Studio Group Portrait Photograph Archive but previously repaired)

but previously repaired)

as well as two 60 x 40 mm double-stitched leather pull straps

followed by a posting to the heavy cruiser HMS London in December 1942

It was the basis of the "X" type parachute used by British Airborne Forces during WWII and into the 1950's

Russia, Imperial. A Soldiers' Studio Group Portrait Photograph Archive but previously repaired)Russia (Imperial); Black and white, matte finish, on a cream coloured paper stock, the obverse illustrating a group of twenty two soldiers in uniform, in a studio setting, organized in three rows, the front row seated on the carpeted floor, the second row on a bench, while the back row is standing, many are wearing their awards, medals and badges, including the Order of St. George, the Order of St. Stanislaus and the Order of St. Anne, to name a few,