1 CACR shoulder flash (cloth title)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

CANADA! REPRO WWII 'Kangaroo' cloth title Item number: 6594427266

Seller information: 3322cgb
Winning bid: US $9.51
Ended: Jan-09-06 12:17:01 PST
Start time: Jan-04-06 12:17:01 PST
History: 2 bids (US $4.99 starting bid)
Winning bidder: wj_miller

Description
The second of two REPRODUCTION badges to the 1st Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment. The second lot is a modern REPRODUCTION woven melton shoulder title. After a number of successful trials of armoured personnel carriers made from converted tanks in the aftermath of D’Day a Squadron of ‘Kangaroos’ was formed on August 28th 1944 (die 1 badges). This was a revolutionary idea at the time and the forerunner of the vehicles now used by every modern army. The battlefield success of the squadron of ‘Kangaroos’ saw an expanded regiment being formed in October 1944. The 1st Canadian Armoured Carrier Regiment served in the 79th (British) Armoured Division, 2nd (British) Army, 21st Army Group for the duration of the war being disbanded in Germany May 11th 1945. Please click on ‘View sellers other auctions’ above for other accurately described, quality material, you may bid with confidence all items are guaranteed genuine. For new bidders not familiar with my descriptions, all items that I sell are in original condition appropriate for their age, wear or damage is noted. All scans are of the actual item being offered for sale. Serious bidders may also request a larger, detailed scan. As far as possible we try to use recycled packaging materials to help minimize shipping costs. Mailing fee on this lot is $1.