T-5: Normandy
New 2025 Model!
For the drop into Normandy, new tactical OD harnesses replaced the white training chutes. These new harnesses had "light shade" olive webbing, which appears similar to the jumpsuit color in B&W period photos.
Although production eventually transitioned to dark green OD#7 for Market Garden, most harnesses in Normandy remained this light shade. The harness construction also changed. In the 3rd quarter 1943, production switched from the 1st to the 2nd pattern harness, with extra webs and stitching around the reserve D-rings. In Normandy, about 70% of harnesses were this 2nd pattern.
These reproductions are the gold standard for authenticity. Over 100 feet custom woven webbing is painstakingly interlaced and layered to form the harness element. An actual harness machine from the war creates authentic 7-class stitching with custom spun ultra heavy 100% cotton cord. Custom forged steel fittings from the original blueprints ensure that every "click" of the buckles are an authentic sound straight from 1944. Buckles have the correct subdued OD finish, and all webbing ends have the proper anti-fray end coatings. The Griswold V-ring is securely mounted at the shoulder, in either 101st or 82nd style. The chest strap, pack retainers, and riser tabs are carefully hand stitched rigger-style, just like the originals.
The pack tray features our custom dyed tight weave aeronautical canvas, genuine USA Scovill grommets, and custom spun 100% cotton thread. Nearly 20 feet of hidden internal reinforcement webs form a matrix across all stress points, and the entire pack is double layer canvas - just like the originals. If the pack is opened up, it is complete with the suspension line retainers, riser tabs, and genuine spring steel pack frame - no corners are cut. The full length static line includes the rare Normandy pattern 4th model static line hook. Complete with all the part, date, and manufacturer, and inspection markings, hand stamped just like originals. The pack ships fully packed out for display with choice of either lightweight, or full weight pack insert. Includes instructional manual.
Looking for the reserve pack? See the 43H Reserve page!
NEW: Do you want the harness Market Garden interchangeable? See the X-5 modification page!
Base Price: $995 (Email us to order - generally ships in 3-5 days)
(Payment plans available)
+$25 for X-5 compatible chest straps.
For the drop into Normandy, new tactical OD harnesses replaced the white training chutes. These new harnesses had "light shade" olive webbing, which appears similar to the jumpsuit color in B&W period photos.
Although production eventually transitioned to dark green OD#7 for Market Garden, most harnesses in Normandy remained this light shade. The harness construction also changed. In the 3rd quarter 1943, production switched from the 1st to the 2nd pattern harness, with extra webs and stitching around the reserve D-rings. In Normandy, about 70% of harnesses were this 2nd pattern.
These reproductions are the gold standard for authenticity. Over 100 feet custom woven webbing is painstakingly interlaced and layered to form the harness element. An actual harness machine from the war creates authentic 7-class stitching with custom spun ultra heavy 100% cotton cord. Custom forged steel fittings from the original blueprints ensure that every "click" of the buckles are an authentic sound straight from 1944. Buckles have the correct subdued OD finish, and all webbing ends have the proper anti-fray end coatings. The Griswold V-ring is securely mounted at the shoulder, in either 101st or 82nd style. The chest strap, pack retainers, and riser tabs are carefully hand stitched rigger-style, just like the originals.
The pack tray features our custom dyed tight weave aeronautical canvas, genuine USA Scovill grommets, and custom spun 100% cotton thread. Nearly 20 feet of hidden internal reinforcement webs form a matrix across all stress points, and the entire pack is double layer canvas - just like the originals. If the pack is opened up, it is complete with the suspension line retainers, riser tabs, and genuine spring steel pack frame - no corners are cut. The full length static line includes the rare Normandy pattern 4th model static line hook. Complete with all the part, date, and manufacturer, and inspection markings, hand stamped just like originals. The pack ships fully packed out for display with choice of either lightweight, or full weight pack insert. Includes instructional manual.
Looking for the reserve pack? See the 43H Reserve page!
NEW: Do you want the harness Market Garden interchangeable? See the X-5 modification page!
Base Price: $995 (Email us to order - generally ships in 3-5 days)
(Payment plans available)
+$25 for X-5 compatible chest straps.
Second Pattern Assembly
First Pattern Assembly
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