Unknown possibly Canadian paratrooper wing

[Tonomachi]

I don't own this piece which I bid for unsuccessfully on eBay. It was described by the seller out of the USA as a "Belgium Rigger Wing". I've never come across a rigger wing like this before however to my eyes the parachute, shroud lines and wings remind me of Canadian Paratrooper Wings. Does anyone know what this is?

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[Bill A]

The basic design looks like a Canadian wing, but it is not an authorized Cdn pattern. The material and "D" are not typical of Cdn wings.

[Tonomachi]

Thanks for your input. It doesn't look like a Belgium paratrooper wing unless a Canadian insignia company is producing them for them which might explain why it looks Canadian.

[Ian B]

My opinion is that this is a 'fantasy wing', probably produced as a civilian sewing notion. I saw something similar years ago in a sewing shop. The wing was identical to the original Canadian Army parachute qualification. White chute and wings on black, fuzzy, velvet-like backing. The only difference was that in place of the yellow/gold Maple leaf there were the letters 'AB' (assuming for Airborne). The letters had a rounded shape similiar to the 'AA' on the shoulder patch for the US 82nd AB Div.

Ian

[Tonomachi]

Thanks for this information. I thought it might have been one of those fashion pieces that you see sewn to civilian produced flight jackets for children.