1st bat Canadian airborne economy badge

[HamandJam]

Gents,

Can any one tell me the current value of a genuine 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion economy dark brown beret badge?

Thanks

JB

[Bill A]

Hi JB, Depends on a couple of factors. First, the condition of the badge? Mint, no cracks or discolouration of the material? Second, are the lugs in good condition? Third, is the plastic fastening pin present?
These are scarce badges, and one in good condition would easily start at $500.

[HamandJam]

Hi Bill

It is in perfect condition only the fastening pin is missing and it is the real stuff.

I have seen some went for over US$ 600 on Ebay about a year ago but have not followed any more.

Thanks
JB

[Bill A]

Hi JB, As I said, a good starting point would be $500, but I would not be surprised to see one go to the $800 to $1000 ranage.

[DavidS]

Last 10 sales I've tracked (all Canadian dollars), low of $170 (broken lugs), high of $703, average $540. Most recent sale, e.f. badge complete with pin, $558.

[HamandJam]

Hi Folks

This is my badge.

Cheers
JB

[DavidS]

an obvious repro and I think you should sell it to me for a buck

[Infanteer]

Originally Posted by HamandJam

Gents,

Can any one tell me the current value of a genuine 1st batallion Canadian airborne economy dark brown beret badge?

Thanks

JB

Just for your info, it's 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion....

Yes, nice looking badge save for a few minor knocks. Are you selling this badge?

[HamandJam]

Hi

It is a very nice genuine badge but I am considering indeed to move it on as a sale or trade. My focus is on ww2 British SAS, airborne and commando.

JB

[Recce]

Like it was mentioned last year the one with the Plastic pine went for Over $700.US I participated in that auction.

The Problem is finding one with the pine.

$500. is the "starting price" Make no mistake about that Unless you fined one in a Garage sale and the person is clueless on the Item in question.

[Bill A]

Marway have one in Auction 123, coming up in September. It is suggested at $400 - $450 Cdn. http://www.auctionbid.marway-militaria.com/bid/bid.php

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Bill A

Marway have one in Auction 123, coming up in September. It is suggested at $400 - $450 Cdn. http://www.auctionbid.marway-militaria.com/bid/bid.php

This is not bad I checked and found two Items of interest, are they located in Britain? They charge CDN Sales tax 5% I thought only CDN Companies in Canada are allowed to charge as collect CDN Sales Tax?

[Michael Reintjes]

is this badge for sale?

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Michael Reintjes

is this badge for sale?

Hi How are you? No this is an Auction the Estimated price of the Item is worth to my understanding?

Hello Collectors! Auction 123 will be held on Thursday, September 9th, 2010. With the live auction starting at 7 pm at our
office on Sargent Ave. Absentee bids and email / fax/ phone inquires MUST be made before 5:00 pm the day of the sale. The office
will be closed to the public at 5pm and re-opened at 6:15 pm for viewing and registration.

[Bill A]

Hi Mike, The badge is in the September 9 auction.
Recce, Marway are a Canadian militaria business out of Winnipeg. Check their homepage link.