Canadian Airborne Regiment Cap Badge

The Canadian Airborne Regiment Cap Badge is a metal insignia originally issued to members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment, an elite airborne unit of the Canadian Forces established in 1968. The badge features a winged parachute, symbolizing airborne capabilities, with a central maple leaf, representing Canada. Beneath the parachute, a scroll bearing the motto “AIRBORNE” is typically present. The overall design is representative of the regiment’s specialized role in rapid deployment and airborne operations. Materials commonly used for these badges include brass or white metal, and they are usually fitted with lugs or a pin for attachment to standard issue berets or service caps. The Canadian Airborne Regiment was disbanded in 1995, making original cap badges associated with this unit significant to collectors of Canadian military memorabilia. The design reflects both the Canadian identity and the unique operational focus of the regiment within military history.