Canada. A Parachute Corps Cap Badge, C.1941 United Republic of 1) A gold grade HJ

1) A gold grade HJ marksmanship badge for snipers

including a 1914 Iron Cross medallion

illustrating a white cross on a red shield

as Chief of Regulating Staff

accompanied by a Spanish Order of St

Canada. A Parachute Corps Cap Badge, C.1941 United Republic of 1) A gold grade HJIn brown plastic (cellulose acetate), measuring 39 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, surface wear, contact marks, adhesive residue evident on reverse, extremely scarce, fine. Footnote: Cap badges were usually made of white metal, brass, copper or bi metal. Most commonly brass and white metal were used. With the shortage of ferrous metal towards the end of 1940, an alternative material was needed for the manufacture of cap badges. Rolled brass and