The QAC harnesses were widely used by aircrew personnel on bombers, and the quick release style was particularly popular. The Observer harness was the standard issue harness for the RAF and was also employed by the USAAF. This is a high-quality replica is built from the correct materials and sized exactly like the originals. It is built using a with the double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and period hardware. Adjustment adapters and shoulder connectors are stainless with WWII markings. The harness mates with the characteristic drab brown back pad, which features original cotton duck, drab brown retaining webs, and nickel hardware. Internally, it features period style hair felt padding. Rings are located on the saddle for attachment of a life raft. All the stitching is done with original cotton thread on a WWII 7-class harness sewing machine. The item “WWII RAF Observer Parachute Harness & Back Pad USAF” is in sale since Thursday, June 30, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “theyoungs7″ and is located in Casa Grande, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.