Canada, Commonwealth. A 1st Canadian Parachute Corps Bakelite Cap Badge Auction Archive 7 mm (w) x 43

7 mm (w) x 43

set within a gilded oak leaf wreath

the cross mounted to a base with eight arms bearing faceted rays

1896 - July 29

Medal in Zinc medal

Canada, Commonwealth. A 1st Canadian Parachute Corps Bakelite Cap Badge Auction Archive 7 mm (w) x 43In bakelite, a cap badge with two lugs on the reverse and backed by removable red felt patch, measures 39. 6 mm (w) x 38. 8 mm (h), highly detailed and scarce, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Formed in 1942 during the Second World War, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was Canadas first airborne infantry unit, created to provide strategic and tactical airborne capability within the Allied forces. The battalion trained extensively in the