Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar example of a WWII American paratrooper’s drop rope unissued in its original coil position with small white strings tying them together. This is the first example we have been able to offer, and there is very little reference to them. There are two models of these, this being the later second model that was meant to be less slippery. These can be discerned by the yellow tape around both ends.
Page 56 of AMERICA'S FINEST by Gary Howard. There are photos of both the first and second patterns of rope. The first pattern was made of unbleached plaited cotton and was 3/8" in diameter and 33 feet long. It was discovered that this rope was too slippery, so the second pattern was developed. It was 5/8" in diameter and also 33 feet long. It was of a looser weave to provide a better grip.
The drop rope is in phenomenal untouched condition, the fragile strings still all intact. Both pieces of tape are still on the ends, and there are only a few fraying strings on one side. The rope bundle measures roughly 5½ x 6½ x 3½”.
This is an extremely rare piece of WWII Paratrooper field gear, ready for further research and display in your collection.
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