Canadian Airborne Cotton Jump Wing With Maple Leaf Device

The Canadian Airborne Cotton Jump Wing with Maple Leaf Device is a military insignia awarded to qualified airborne personnel of the Canadian Armed Forces. This badge features a finely embroidered parachute supported by a pair of stylized wings, produced in cotton thread, with a prominent maple leaf at the center, signifying service with Canadian airborne units. The maple leaf is the national emblem of Canada, distinguishing this badge from similar parachutist insignia used by other countries. Typically sewn above the left breast pocket of the uniform, the jump wing indicates that the wearer has completed the prescribed parachute training and is deemed qualified as an airborne soldier. Cotton construction was commonly used during certain periods for ease of sewing and durability on uniforms. The design reflects both the skillset of the individual and affiliation with Canada’s airborne forces. This insignia is an authentic example of Canadian military regalia and is of interest to collectors of 20th-century military paraphernalia.