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CANADIAN CLOTH BADGES & INSIGNIA OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
#CD962 “Glengarrians” canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders “Glengarrians" shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Unused condition showing a light patina. $125
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#CD961 Calgary Highlanders canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War Calgary Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Unused condition showing a light patina.
$100 *On Hold*
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#CD960 Toronto Scottish Regiment, English made embroidered shoulder title
Original Second World War Toronto Scottish Regiment shoulder title. English made embroidered version of the badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Worn and uniform removed condition with a nice patina. $100
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#CD958 Sherbooke Fusiliers Regiment “starch back” shoulder title
Original Second World War Sherbrooke Fusiliers Regiment shoulder title. English made embroidered “starch back” or “paste back” version of the badge as some collectors like to call them, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $100 *On Hold*
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#CD959 Three Rivers Regiment canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War Three Rivers Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $150
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#CD957 Argyll & Sutherland canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $150
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#CD956 Ontario Regiment canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War The Ontario Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $150
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#CD947 English Made “Type 6” Canadian Parachutist Badge, Tan Backing
Original Second World War Canadian Parachutist Badge. English made “Type 6” badge, similar to other “starch back” or “paste back” badges. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 6” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. This badge was worn by members of the First Special Service Force and the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. Excellent unused example, there is some residue on the back from being in veteran photo album at some point. This is a very scarce variant, the first we've ever had. $600
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#CD943 English Made “Type 6” Canadian Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War Canadian Parachutist Badge. English made “Type 6” badge, similar to other “starch back” or “paste back” badges. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 6” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. This badge was worn by members of the First Special Service Force and the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. Excellent unused example. $425
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#CD939 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Type “PP4” Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion type “Private Purchase 4” (PP4) Parachutist Badge. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described on page 22 of “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. These badges are described as an English made version of the Canadian made “Type 1” and appear in wear in period photographs later in the war. Excellent unused example. Very scarce variant for an advanced wing collection. $650
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#CD941 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Padded “Type 1” Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion period padded “Type 1” Parachutist Badge. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 1” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. The period padding suggests this wing may have been worn by an officer or NCO, or someone who required a more prestigious looking badge. The condition is genuine period used and uniform removed, this is special because the majority we receive are unissued. $275
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#CD940 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion “Type 1” Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion “Type 1” Parachutist Badge. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 1” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. The black backing material suggests early production. This is a genuine used and uniform removed example, this is special because the majority we receive are unissued. $265
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#CD944 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion “Type 1” Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion “Type 1” Parachutist Badge. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 1” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. The black backing material suggests early production. This example is in excellent unworn condition. $200
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#CC31 Airborne Canada, Pair
Original Second World War Airborne Canada shoulder title, matching pair. Introduced in 1942, this badge was worn by all members of the Canadian Parachute Corps. You may consult page 308 of the book “Fabric of War” written by Bill Alexander for additional information. Unworn condition. $80
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#CC62 Airborne Canada, Single
Original Second World War Airborne Canada shoulder title, single. Introduced in 1942, this badge was worn by all members of the Canadian Parachute Corps. You may consult page 308 of the book “Fabric of War” written by Bill Alexander for additional information. Unworn condition. $40
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#CC29 1943 English Made Queen’s Own Rifles Shoulder Badge
Original Second World War Queen’s Own Rifles shoulder badge. This version of the badge is English made and produced in 1943. Additional information regarding this badge can be found here. This is a nice unworn example. $235
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#CC27 1945 English Made Queen’s Own Rifles Shoulder Badge
Original Second World War Queen’s Own Rifles shoulder badge. This version of the badge is English made and produced in 1945. Additional information regarding this badge can be found here. This is a nice unworn example. $55
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#CD934 First Special Service Force Spearhead, Type 1
Original Second World War 1st Special Service Force spearhead shoulder badge, type 1. This early version of the badge can be identified with the threads connecting the “A” to the “N” being on the right side of the letters, you may compare to the circled area to other examples. This badge has the requisite amount of "snow" white thread to the bobbin embroidery to guarantee it is wartime. For additional information on these badges, we suggest consulting the book Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce. Excellent condition lightly worn example, with some residue on the back that suggests it may have been in a veteran's photo album at one point. $225
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#CD932 First Special Service Force Spearhead, Type 2
Original Second World War 1st Special Service Force spearhead shoulder badge, type 2. This is an early example has the requisite amount of "snow" white thread to the bobbin embroidery to guarantee it is wartime. For additional information on these badges, we suggest consulting the book Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce. Excellent condition and likely unworn example. $200
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#CD877 First Special Service Force Spearhead, Type 3
Original Second World War 1st Special Service Force spearhead shoulder badge, type 3. This example has the requisite amount of "snow" white thread to the bobbin embroidery to guarantee it is wartime. For additional information on these badges, we suggest consulting the book Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce. Excellent condition and likely unworn example. $175
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#CD933 First Special Service Force Spearhead, Type 4
Original Second World War 1st Special Service Force spearhead shoulder badge, type 4. This variation first appears as the Devil's Brigade makes preparations to land on the Hyeres Islands off the Southern coast of France in August 1944. It is a scarcer version of the patch which oddly does not adhere to the published design being a different shape of spearhead.This example has the requisite amount of "snow" white thread to the bobbin embroidery to guarantee it is wartime. For additional information on these badges, we suggest consulting the book Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce. Excellent condition lightly worn example, with some residue on the back that suggests it may have been in a veteran's photo album at one point. $225
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#CD917 Royal Canadian Regiment canvas shoulder title
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $165
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#CD919 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $250
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#CD921 Seaforth Highlanders Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Canadian Seaforth Highlanders shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $100
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#CD916 The Carleton and York Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Carleton and York Regiment (Canada) shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Showing some patina and with some residue on the reverse, suggesting this badge have been in a veteran’s photo album at some point. $140
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#CD923 West Nova Scotia Regiment Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Canadian West Nova Scotia Regiment shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $100
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#CD918 Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal (Canada) shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $150
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#CD924 North Shore Regiment “Starch Back” Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Canadian North Shore Regiment New Brunswick shoulder title. English made embroidered “starch back” or “paste back” version of the badge as some collectors like to call them, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $75
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#CD915 “CANADA” Canvas Shoulder Titles, Pair
Original Second World War pair of “CANADA” canvas shoulder titles. English made printed canvas badges, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $65
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#BS178 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Triangular Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Royal Winnipeg Rifles of Canada triangular shoulder title. This badge was worn early in the war, and was manufactured in both Canada and England. Excellent unworn condition. For additional information on this badge, please consult page 97 of Fabric of War by Bill Alexander. Appealing example with colours that contrast nicely. Scarce. $675
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#BS177 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Jacket Patch
Original Second World War era Royal Winnipeg Rifles of Canada jacket patch. This patch was manufactured using the flock method, where the design was sprayed or screened onto a felt base. These were intended to be privately purchased and worn on sweaters and windbreakers by soldiers of the battalion. This patch would compliment any Royal Winnipeg Rifles insignia collection. Great unworn example. $95
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#CD905 Three Rivers Regiment “Starch Back” Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Three Rivers Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made embroidered “starch back” (Collector term) badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived in England, and often worn during combat operations. Excellent unused condition. $80
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#BS176 Glengarrians Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas printed example, issued to soldiers overseas and often used during combat operations in North West Europe. Excellent unworn condition. $150
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#CD907 The Cape Breton Highlanders Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War The Cape Breton Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Heavily worn, no backing material, with bits of the attachment threads still present. $100
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#CD748 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
Original Second World War 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition, unworn with just a light patina. $100
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#CD908 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards
Original Second World War 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn and uniform removed condition, with backing no longer present as is often the case with genuine service worn examples. $75
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#CD838 Lord Strathcona’s Horse Imposed 5 CAD Formation Badge
Original Second World War Canadian Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Royal Canadians, 5 Canadian Armoured Division imposed formation badge. English made canvas printed examples, issued to soldiers overseas and often used during combat operations. For additional reference see page 119 Fabric of War by Bill Alexander. Excellent unworn condition, with some residue and period writing describing what it is on the reverse likely removed from a veteran scrapbook. Scarce. $250
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#CD838 Lord Strathcona’s Horse Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Canadian Lord Strathcona’s Horse, Royal Canadians shoulder title. English made canvas printed examples, issued to soldiers overseas and often used during combat operations. Excellent unworn condition. A very desirable and hard to find badge. $250
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#CD841 Royal Canadian Dragoons
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Dragoons shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition example, unworn. $150
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#CD832 The Royal 22e Régiment of Canada Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War The Royal 22e Régiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas and worn during combat operations. Excellent example with great colours in unworn condition. $200
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#CD831 Canadian Dental Corps, First Canadian Army
Original Second World War Canadian Dental Corps, First Canadian Army embroidered badge. Worn and uniform removed example. Background: In 1941, as units moved towards coloured shoulder flashes with embroidered titles, units of the supporting corps and services adopted Formation Patches with their designation "CDC" in gold letters embroidered (or later, printed) directly onto the formation patch. In the latter years of the war, corps titles were adopted, both embroidered and in canvas. Scarce. $85
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#CD817 The Irish Regiment of Canada
Original Second World War The Irish Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn and uniform removed condition, having also possibly been in a photo album. $125
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#CD812 The Perth Regiment
Original Second World War The Perth Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Lightly worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD767 The Irish Regiment of Canada
Original Second World War The Irish Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition example, unworn. $125
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#CD754 The Lake Superior Regiment
Original Second World War The Lake Superior Regiment of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
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#CD749 The Cape Breton Highlanders Canada
Original Second World War The Cape Breton Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $175
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#CD748 Princess Louise Fusiliers
Original Second World War Princess Louise Fusiliers of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
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#CD728 Princess Louise Fusiliers
Original Second World War Princess Louise Fusiliers of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Heavily worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD750 48th Highlanders
Original Second World War 48th Highlanders of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $100
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#CD740 British Columbia Dragoons
Original Second World War The British Columbia Dragoons of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent veteran scrapbook removed condition. $100
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#CD734 Governor General's Horse Guards
Original Second World War Governor General's Horse Guards of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $125
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#CD733 6 Royal Hussars of Canada
Original Second World War 6 Royal Hussars of Canada shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Unused and veteran scrapbook removed condition. $100
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#CD774 Governor General's Footguards
Original Second World War Governor General's Footguards shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Lots of patina and never cleaned as found condition, was machine sewn to a uniform at one point. $125
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#CD722 Princess Louise IV Dragoon Guards
Original Second World War Princess Louise IV Dragoon Guards of Canada shoulder title. English made "starch back" example of the badge issued to soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $40
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#CD720 Governor Generals Horse Guards
Original Second World War Governor Generals Horse Guards (GGHG) of Canada shoulder title. English made "starch back" example of the badge issued to soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $50
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#CD719 Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Original Second World War Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) shoulder title. English made "starch back" example of the badge issued to soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $50
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#CD926 Canadian Military Headquarters London Canvas Sleeve Badge
Original Second World War Canadian Military Headquarters (CMHQ) London sleeve badge. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. $25
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#CD920 1st Canadian Infantry Division Canvas Sleeve Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Infantry Division sleeve badge. English made printed canvas badges, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Worn and uniform removed condition. $90
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#CD704 1st Canadian Division RCCS Formation Badge
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) formation badge. English made canvas example for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent lightly worn and uniform removed condition. $100
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#CD913 5th Canadian Armoured Division Canvas Sleeve Badge
Original Second World War 5th Canadian Armoured Division sleeve badge. English made printed canvas badge, issued to soldiers when they arrived overseas, and often worn during combat operations. Worn and uniform removed condition, with remnants of attachment thread still present. $85
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#CD705 5th Canadian Division RCCS Formation Badge
Original Second World War 5th Canadian Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) formation badge. English made canvas example for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn scrapbook removed condition. $100
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#CD706 5th Canadian Division RCCS Formation Badge
Original Second World War 5th Canadian Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS) formation badge. Melton multi-piece embroidered example. Heavily worn and uniform removed condition. $75
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#CD713 5th Canadian Division Formation Badges, Matching Pair
Original Second World War 5th Canadian Division formation badges, matching pair. English made canvas examples for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition. $150
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#CD778 RCA, First Canadian Army
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA) First Canadian Army badge. English made canvas example for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn example that has what might be a faint regimental number written on the tank backing. $25
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#CD703 Headquarters 1st Canadian Tank Brigade Badge
Original Second World War Canadian Headquarters 1st Canadian Tank Brigade badge. English made canvas example for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn and uniform removed condition. $50
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#CD697 1st Canadian Army Formation Badge, Uniform Removed
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Army formation badge. English made canvas example for issue to Canadian soldiers overseas. Worn and uniform removed condition with some old threads. $20
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#CD469 Royal Canadian Engineers Title
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Engineers shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $25
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#CD473 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Title
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) shoulder title. English made canvas example issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent condition. $20
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#CD196 Royal Canadian Army Service Corps Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Army Service Corps shoulder title. English made 'starch back' example issued overseas. Excellent condition, unused. $20
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#CD449 Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Title
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC) abbreviated shoulder title. Canadian made example (Reference: Page 201 "Fabric of War" by Bill Alexander). Excellent condition. $20
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#CD446 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Canada Shoulder Titles
Original Second World War Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) Canada shoulder title. English made example produced for troops overseas. Excellent condition. $20
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#CD262 Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers Canada Shoulder Titles
Original Second World War matching pair Royal Canadian Electrical Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) Canada shoulder titles. English made examples produced for troops overseas. Excellent pair in perfect condition. $40
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#CD369 Canada Shoulder Titles
Original Second World War pair of "Canada" shoulder titles. Excellent condition, uncut, never applied to a uniform. $20
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#CD300 Pair of Canada Shoulder Titles
Original Second World War pair of "Canada" shoulder titles. Excellent condition, never applied to a uniform. $20
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#CD848 Four Years Service Chevrons
Original Second World War four years wartime service chevrons. $10
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#CC51 Rifle Regiment Sgt Rank Chevrons
Original Second World War Canadian Rifle Regiment Sergeant rank chevrons. Matching pair in excellent condition that have been worn and uniform removed, with traces of the attachment threads still present. $35
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#CD847 Rifle Regiment Corporal Chevrons
Original Second World War Rifle Regiment Corporal rank chevrons. $25
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#BS54 First Canadian Army Mourning Armband
Original Second World War First Canadian Army armband. Canvas printed First Canadian Army patch applied to black armband. Likely for a mourning party. $100
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Canadian Film and Photo Unit Canvas Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Canadian Film and Photo Unit shoulder title. English made canvas examples issued to Canadian soldiers overseas for combat operations. From a veteran photo album, showing genuine age and patina. These are often faked but this is a bonafide for sure original classic example. *Sold*
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Type II Canadian Jump Wings
Original Second World War Type II Canadian Jump Wings. This set of wings belonged to Frank G. West 1st Canadian Parachute Bn. Frank qualified 17 October 1944. These were acquired by a collector direct from the veteran and are reported to be the exact wings shown in the photo. Absolutely textbook WWII Canadian jump wings, no doubts about these ones you can rest assured they are the real deal. *Sold*
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#CD811 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Canvas Title
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion English made canvas shoulder title. Excellent condition example, likely unworn with good colours. This is the shoulder title 1 Can Para wore from D-Day to the end of the war. *Sold*
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#CD900 Canvas 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Shoulder Title
Original Second World War 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion shoulder title. English made printed canvas badges, issued to soldiers when they arrived in England, and often worn during combat operations. Appealing service worn and uniform removed condition, with remnants of the attachment thread still present. *Sold*
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#CD946 English Made 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Shoulder Title
Original Second World War English made 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion shoulder title. Embroidered version with tan backing material. Excellent lightly worn condition. *Sold*
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#CD861 Airborne Pegasus “Starch Back” Pair
Original Second World War Airborne Pegasus sleeve badges. English made “starch back” version, which is a collector term referring to the paste used on the reverse of the back. Worn and uniform removed pair. Great set. *Sold*
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"AIRBORNE" Sleeve Title
Original Second World War straight "AIRBORNE" English made canvas shoulder sleeve title. Very nice uniform removed example with original threads still hanging in place. These were eventually ordered to be removed by the soldiers and are very scarce and desirable, they were still in wear below the shoulder title and Pegasus on D-Day and in Normandy. *Sold*
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Yellow Epaulette Slip-On for 1 Can Para
Original Second World War "Yellow" epaulette slip on for members of 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion. These yellow slips on were to distinguish the wearer as a soldier of a Canadian unit, these were worn by members of 1 Can Para on D-Day and operations in North West Europe. These were worn on the epaulette of the battle dress tunic and also the Denison smock. This is a textbook original example of this mega rare insignia item, these are heavily faked and originals such as this one reside in only the most advanced collections, very few originals ever come to market. This is a single. *Sold*
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Pair of 1st Armoured Carrier Regiment Theatre Made Shoulder Titles
Original Second World War pair of Canadian 1st Armoured Carrier Regiment shoulder titles. These are locally made silk woven examples produced in Belgium or Holland and issued to Canadian soldiers while in theatre. Collectors refer to this title as the "Type 1” as there was also a "Type 2" variety that was locally produced later in the war from melton wool. Excellent condition matching pair that is still attached together as issued. *Sold*
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#CD876 First Special Service Force Spearhead, Type 2
Original Second World War 1st Special Service Force spearhead shoulder badge, type 2. This is an early example has the requisite amount of "snow" white thread to the bobbin embroidery to guarantee it is wartime. For additional information on these badges, we suggest consulting the book Crimson Spearhead by Ken Joyce. Excellent condition and likely unworn example. *Sold*
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3rd Canadian Division Canvas Shoulder Flash Pair
Original Second World War 3rd Canadian Division printed shoulder flash pair. Uniformed removed condition. Tough to find on the loose. *Sold*
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English Made “Type 5” Canadian Parachutist Badge
Original Second World War Canadian Parachutist Badge. This is an English made embroidered “Type 5” badge. This wartime version of the badge is shown and described as “Type 5” in “Jump Wings, History of Canadian Airborne Qualification Badges” by Ken Joyce with Service Publications. We have observed this version of the badge on many original Second World War veteran acquired Battle Dress from members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. This example is in excellent unworn condition, and is a very desirable wing. *Sold*
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Royal Winnipeg Rifles of Canada Shoulder Title
Original Second World War Royal Winnipeg Rifles of Canada shoulder title. Worn and uniform removed but still in nice condition. This very desirable variant was the type used by the Royal Winnipeg Rifles on D-Day. *Sold*
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#CD752 Canadian Chaplain Service
Original Second World War Canadian Chaplain Service shoulder title. English made canvas example of the badge issued to Canadian soldiers overseas. Excellent unworn condition with great colours. Scarce. *Sold*
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