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COMMONWEALTH CAP BADGES, COLLAR DOGS, AND JEWELLERY
#CD649 Canadian Parachute Corps Brass Cap Badge
Original WWII Canadian Parachute Corps brass cap badge, worn by members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion. We had this cap badge inspected in hand by Ken Joyce, airborne insignia expert and author of "Into the Maelstrom; The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion; history, insignia, uniforms" who confirmed for us its an untouched original. Excellent condition with original guild finish and original soldered lugs with split pin, in either very lightly worn or unissued condition. Never cleaned showing an even light patina. Scarce. $475
#CC6 Canadian Parachute Corps Collar Badge
Original WWII matching pair of Canadian Parachute Corps officer's silver and gilt collar badges. On the reverse of these badges they are maker marked Skully Ltd. over Montreal beside Trojan soldiers head motif, one badge is also marked "Sterling". These badges were also purchased and worn by some officer's of the First Special Service Force (FSSF) and occasionally unofficially purchased and worn by non-commissioned members for walking out. The Canadian Parachute Corps itself never existed, however, two parachute battalions were raised; the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and the Canadian component of FSSF, allowing officer's of both organizations to wear this device. These collar badges features unbent factory applied lug fasteners and original pins. Near mint excellent condition without any notable flaws or repairs aside from minor bending in the swords from actual wear and shown in the photos. Fantastic example and guaranteed original. $1300
#CD522 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders of Canada Cap Badge
Original WWII Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders of Canada cap badge. Classic wartime pattern with King's crown. Excellent lightly worn condition. $25
#DC5 The New Brunswick Rangers of Canada Cap Badge
Original WWII The New Brunswick Rangers of Canada. Classic wartime pattern with King's crown and multi-piece construction. Excellent worn condition, with red felt that appear to be have been applied a long time ago. $75
#CD521 Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.) Cap Badge
Original WWII Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (M.G.) cap badge. Classic wartime pattern with letter "R" found on the reverse. Excellent condition example. $50
#CD355 RCAF Pilots Wing and Sweetheart Items
Original WWII Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Pilots Wing and sweetheart items to include miniature silver coloured RCAF sweetheart wing, ear rings made from RCAF service cap buttons, RCAF Association pin and gold filled ID bracelet with RCAF crest to Marg Rowan from Doug dated September 29 1943. Potential for more research. $125
#CC2 Original Presentation Case for the George Cross Medal
Scarce original presentation case for the George Cross medal. This case would have been presented along with the medal to one of only 408 recipients to date. The Royal Mint manufacturers stamp inside the lid has the Kings Crown, dating this case prior to 1953. The exterior of the box is covered in textured blue leather with gold embossing details on the lid. The interior of the lid has a white silk/satin liner. The lower interior where the medal sits is finished in fine black velvet. The two brass hinges are fully functional and in tact while slightly tarnished. The box shows age with minimal wear, overall the case is in excellent condition. The presentation case comes complete in the original brown paper envelope with hand writing “Charlie’s George Cross Box” who we assume was the original recipient, although us and the consignor are not aware of who George may be. The case dimensions measure 70mm (Width) 130mm (Length) and 22mm (Depth). The weight of the case is 104 grams. This is an extremely rare opportunity to own this very special case to complement an original George Cross Medal or specimen copy. Any questions or for more photos please enquire. We're not aware of any other examples of this case having been previously offered on the open market. $1600
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8th Reconnaissance Regiment Cap Badge
Original WWII Canadian 8th Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars) cap badge. Excellent condition, with strong original frosted finish. Nice original applied lugs on the back, free of any issues or notable flaws. One of the rarest WWII Canadian cap badges. *Sold*
Canadian Parachute Corps Bakelite Cap Badge
Original WWII Canadian Parachute Corps bakelite / plastic cap badge, worn by members of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion on D-Day. We had this cap badge inspected in hand by Ken Joyce, airborne insignia expert and author of "Into the Maelstrom; The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion; history, insignia, uniforms" who confirmed for us its an untouched original. Excellent condition with original dark brown bakelite finish. The pin which is often missing is still present in this example. In either very lightly worn or unissued condition. *Sold*
Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge
Scarce original WWII Canadian Parachute Corps cap badge. These rare badges are often faked, this is a bonafide original example was inspected in hand by Ken Joyce, airborne insignia expert and author of "Into the Maelstrom; The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion; history, insignia, uniforms" who confirmed for us its originality and original mounted lugs. Excellent condition with original guild, lightly worn or perhaps unissued. We have included a correct length period brass pin to complete the badge, shown in the last photo this should be useful if the purchaser wants to display the badge on a beret. This is a true crisp original example of this desirable cap badge that is guaranteed authentic as long as you own it. *Sold*
Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge & Collar Badge
WWII officers silver and gilt Canadian Parachute Corps cap badge marked Scully Ltd. over Montreal with factory applied
lug fasteners. A single silver and gilt Canadian Parachute Corps collar badge marked Scully Ltd. over Montreal beside Trojan soldiers head motif. The cap badge was purchased by Private Rene Rice 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion at the A-35 Canadian Parachute Training Center Canteen in October 1944 after parachute qualifying on the 10th of that month. Not being an officer, he acquired it for wear while walking out. Rice jumped at the Rhine Crossing in March 1945 and fought to Wismar in Germany when the war ended. Fantastic example of this rare insignia in top condition and absolutely guaranteed original. *Sold*
Canadian Parachute Corps Collar Badge
Original WWII Canadian Parachute Corps officer's silver and gilt collar badge. These badges were also purchased and worn by some officer's of the First Special Service Force (FSSF). The Canadian Parachute Corps itself never existed, however, two parachute battalions were raised; the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and the Canadian component of FSSF, allowing officer's of both organizations to wear this device. This collar badge is an unmarked example with unbent factory applied lug fasteners and original pin. Near mint excellent condition without any notable flaws or repairs. Fantastic example of this rare insignia in top condition and absolutely guaranteed original for life. *Sold*
#CD368 British Airborne Cap Badge
Original WWII British Airborne standard issue cap badge. Excellent lightly used and worn condition, complete with brass retaining pin that was with it when we received it. *Sold*
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