Canada, Commonwealth. A Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge, c.1945 certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm in diameter to

5 mm in diameter to the outer edges

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

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

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

Canada, Commonwealth. A Canadian Parachute Corps Cap Badge, c.1945 certificate_of_authenticity 5 mm in diameter toIn 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