WW2 Canadian Parachute Corps Bakelite Cap Badge With 10K Gold Ring and Hankerchief

This lot comprises a World War II Canadian Parachute Corps Bakelite cap badge, a 10K gold ring, and a handkerchief, representing personal items from a Canadian paratrooper. The cap badge, manufactured from Bakelite, reflects material shortages during the war and was worn by members of the First Canadian Parachute Battalion. The badge design incorporates the unit’s emblem, used to signify airborne forces. The accompanying 10-karat gold ring is a personal artifact, likely privately purchased or gifted, featuring a typical wartime style without official insignia. The handkerchief, made from white cotton or linen, would have served as a practical field or personal item for the serviceman. Collectively, these items provide insight into the material culture and daily life of Canadian paratroopers during World War II. Their combination underscores the mix of issued and personal effects carried by soldiers in the period.