Canadian Forces Airborne Regiment Padded Jump Wing

The Canadian Forces Airborne Regiment Padded Jump Wing is a cloth qualification badge awarded to personnel who successfully completed the Canadian military airborne training program. Introduced for the Airborne Regiment, this insignia features a central open-winged parachute design, rendered in white embroidery on a padded olive-drab or similar subdued background. Worn on the left breast of the uniform, the badge signifies completion of the Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course and association with airborne-qualified units. The padded version is distinguished by raised, quilted backing for enhanced durability and visibility on field uniforms. The Airborne Regiment, established in 1968 and disbanded in 1995, was the primary Canadian airborne infantry unit during its operational period, and the jump wing remains a symbol of elite qualification. This item represents both Canadian military heritage and the tradition of parachute operations within the armed forces. The badge is of interest to collectors of military insignia and airborne memorabilia.