Canada. A Parachute Corps Cap Badge, C.1941 Auction Archive A bronze straight-armed cross paty

A bronze straight-armed cross paty

all set on a 95 mm-long bronze chain with dual pins

A Mitglied der Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt Gau Köln-Aachen badge

to Obesrtleutnant Friedrich Grossenbrauker

along with the “Star” mark on reverse pendalia

Canada. A Parachute Corps Cap Badge, C.1941 Auction Archive A bronze straight-armed cross patyIn brown plastic (cellulose acetate), measuring 39 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), both lugs intact, surface wear, contact marks, adhesive residue evident on reverse, extremely scarce, fine. Footnote: Cap badges were usually made of white metal, brass, copper or bi metal. Most commonly brass and white metal were used. With the shortage of ferrous metal towards the end of 1940, an alternative material was needed for the manufacture of cap badges. Rolled brass and