France, 2nd World War. - Lot 105

France, 2nd World War. Souvenir of the Military Observation Aero Station. Envelopes containing instructions for an "Ors" reserve parachute from an MBZ 31 observation balloon. Sewn in khaki-coated canvas, with snap flap, it has a handwritten paper label on the reverse "Parachute Ors n° 110" and a second "sac n°52". It comes in a slightly larger 2nd envelope, in khaki-coated canvas, with a handwritten paper label "Ballon type MBZ 31 n° Mle 23". 16 x 23 cm and 17 x 24 cm. (wear and tear, fairly good condition). Notes : - The observation balloon named MBZ-3 then MBZ-31 was approved in 1936 and equipped all balloon companies when the war broke out in 1940. - Jean Ors (1876-1926) - Parachute manufacturer based in Issy-les-Moulineaux. He created his first parachute in 1913, testing it on February 12, 1914. Following the official competition in 1924, the "ORS" parachute was certified...