Canada, Commonwealth. A Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge, c.1945 certificate_of_authenticity most of the bronze finish

most of the bronze finish has been lost and some oxidation is evident throughout

surrounded by a ring presented as a belt with the inscription FORTITER PRO PATRIA (Strongly for country)

ten inset synthetic red stones forming an arch over the insignia

inscribed "PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS ADDRESSES 6th CONGRESS WASHINGTON NOVEMBER 22 1800" to his right

documents folded

Canada, Commonwealth. A Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge, c.1945 certificate_of_authenticity most of the bronze finishIn brass, measures 38 mm (w) x 39 mm (h), both lugs intact on reverse and inclusive of pin, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Parachute Corps, officially the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, was formed in 1942 as Canadas first and only wartime airborne infantry unit. Composed entirely of volunteers, its members trained in both the United States and Britain, where they were attached to the British 6th Airborne Division. The battalion