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Canadian WW2 'Bermuda' Patch
I searched and couldn't find anything.
The yellow 'Bermuda Jamaica' lozenge formation patch had appeared in many early publications on WW2 Canadian formation flashes. Then I recall reading that it was pure fantasy. So my question is, was the yellow patch ever worn, officially or unofficially? |
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That is a very good question, I would like to know the answer my self. I have a fairly deep WWII Canadian shoulder flash collection and have yet to see one. Maybe Bill has one in his collection?
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There is a thread on the subject of the Y Force patch.
Bill A's opinion is 'no' evidence of actual wear/use of the yellow lozenge.
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No further evidence has come to light since the 2010 post. In the interim, I have had gone through LAC documents on the issue of titles and patches in Canada. There is significant documentation dealing with C Force and W Force patches but nothing on the Y Force.
I have a couple of examples of so called Y Force patches in my accumulation. One is definitely a fantasy piece, made up for the market. The other is the proper melton material but is likely a "souvenir" piece. Obviously anyone could make examples of these patches with some yellow melton material.
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So it looks like the patches have no written or photographic evidence but persist in collections and written material about collecting. Here's my pair of melton ones alongside Atlantic and Pacific patches. |
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Bruce, Do your Y Force patches show evidence of having been worn?
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No, they show no signs of ever being used.
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