Thanks for all your help
Thanks for all your helpful replies.
I had checked various websites and other relevant threads on the Forum before I uploaded my photos but I was finding it difficult to match all the characteristics of a single 'type' of para wing to a single example of my own. Additionally I am not fully aware of the characteristics and quality of Canadian badges the 'fakers' are producing or those for the 're-enactment' market.This was particularly true of the shoulder title as this is the only example I have physically encountered.
Para wing 3 came off a moth eaten '1954 Patt' battledress (dated 1963) badged to the 22nd Royal Regt - the eternal optimist in me hoped it was a surplus wartime wing. (You can always dream!)
I knew you experienced forum members would be able to give me definitive answers and/or direction. I have a couple of metal 1st Canadian Para Bn Cap badges that I have doubts about their authenticity that I will upload onto another thread for your opinions.
Many thanks again.
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