George Gurwell carefully preserved and mounted his garrison cap along with a regimental patch and what appears to be the remains of some type of banner or flag in infantry-blue
The red devil emblem and the "508" numerals were sewn onto a a black velvet background.

(Courtesy George Gurwell estate)

 D-Rings
kept by George are of two different D-Rings (rip cord handles).
   Since most parachutist jumps employed a static line to deploy the chute, George may never have used these as it would have required a free fall and manual deployment.

Example Packs
all manufactured in 1943 show use of the red handle in George's collection although the one at top left is silver.

Second Example
demonstrates the use of the larger ring which may have been easier to get your hand into.

Source WWII Uniforms and Flight Gear