The PPCLI beret is totally consistent with the parachute policy of the post war Cdn army. It was decided that each of the regular force regiments would have a para qualified battalion as part of the Mobile Striking Force formed in 1948. They wore the regimental badge and the maroon beret. The PPCLI were the first to train a battalion as para qualified and wore jump boots and the maroon beret. All battalions were granted permission to wear the grey badge backing circa 1948.
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