1CPB

[staghound]

I acquired these over several years.
One of the plastic badge came Darrell, the other badge and wing came from a east coast dealer.
My most recent find came from a west coast dealer.
There is a bit of a story about the two cloth titles.
During the mid 80's this dealer was just looking for a jeep in Turtleford, Saskatchewan, but came upon the farm of Vern Haughian looking for directions to his neighbour who was selling the jeep. As it turned out V. Haughian was a veteran of 1CPB. He was originally in the RCA and transferred to the Parachute Corps, private V. Haughian was a signaller HQ Coy, 1CPB, he jumped on D-Day and also the Rhine.
I have no documentation about private Haughian's alleged cloth titles but seems possible.
And from a different source private Haughian used to pronounce his name as Heinz.
I could provide some links to web pages about private Haughian if there's interest.
Vern (Verne or Vernon) Haughian is now resting peacefully at the Turtleford cemetery.

Joe

[Bill A]

A scarce set of badges. The plastic 1 CPB badge is the correct one for collectors who want wartime. The brass badges were not on general issue until the end of the war, except for some replacements who had received the brass badge in the depots. The Airborne / Canada titles were worn until the 1 CPB canvas title was issued in late May 1944.

[Phillip Herring]

The plastic retaining pin is the scarcest item of the lot.
They seldom show up.

Phil

[staghound]

Yes Phillip, I have been very fortunate with this find.