54 pattern Packboard

Hi

A landfill find.

Made by Pioneer Parachute Company of Canada.



Aluminum and fabric. Missing the head strap.



No manufacturer's marking that I can see. Faded away on the fabric, I think.



Tag has an illegible NSN and the descrip "Packboard metal CA..." ...maybe.

regards
Darrell

One more

Hey Darrell,

Hope it wasn't the landfill off of the Shirley Rd!

Is the landfill equivalent of "dumpster diving", LANDFILL SURFING??

All that aside, nice score.

Ian

Hi Ian

Hope you're well.

No, not Shirley Rd. Minto, actually.

Time spent in Fishing hole recce is seldom wasted.

regards
Darrell

Hi Darrell,

Seldom wasted, indeed.

I am well, thanks. Haven't gone stir crazy yet. Getting the occasional badge in by mail, and working through Bill Alexander's Opus Gigantica!!

Hope things are well for you and the family also. Stay safe, stay healthy, and we'll see you at the next show (whenever that might be).

Ian

Hi Ian

Glad to hear it.

Good luck in your reading. I understand it's quite detailed with regard to writings. A mutual friend told me the other day that if it weren't for the Isolation Order, he'd never get through it!!

RE the packboard, my initial giddiness wanted me to believe it was a 1st SSF Yukon Pack!! I soon disappointed myself!

28 May in Bedford Legion....if we're lucky.

regards
Darrell

Hi Ian

Well, 28 May in Bedford Legion was a bust but I see that Paul is set for...

WINDSOR MILITARIA SHOW & SALE

September 12th, 2020
0900-1300 hrs

Hants County War Memorial Centre
78 Thomas St, Windsor, NS

Compliant with current Provincial standards. COVID physical distancing rules in effect.

Contact Paul. gpsk27558 at icloud dot com

https://www.facebook.com/maritimemilitarycollectors

This should be interesting. Cooped up with little buying and selling going on for 5 months.........



regards
Darrell

Hi Darrell,

Yeah, should be a real hoot. As long as the guys haven't spent the money for badges on some non-essential items (food, rent, booze), you may see a lot of money and badges change hands!

Unfortunately, my knee surgery was moved up from mid-Oct. to end of Aug. So, I'll still be in the midst of recovery and not able to travel. Going to miss the Windsor show for this year. Hopefully, I'll be up and around for the Moncton show (if that's a go) in Nov.

All the best to you and the family. See ya when I see ya!

Ian