Canadian RAF patch?

[Perspectivist]

I picked up this patch at a militaria show not too long ago. Can't seem to find any information on it. Any ideas?

Thanks,
John

[big ned]

Hi John,

It'a a post war Queens Crown RCAF Air Cadet Instructors cap badge.

Regards, Ned.

[CampX]

We used to call those instructors CIL, however it may have changed, they Hold the Rank of Officers and are commissioned. I believe this was worn on the beret as I remember the metal ones were worn on the Peak Cap.

The ones from the past few years now have a Light Blue backing. This one was made during the "Tri-Service" period, when all Branches wore the "Greens" The Tri-Service period started in 66 or 67, and ended a few Years back with everyone going back to Proper Uniforms!!

Dean O
Canada

[Mark K]

Bang on Dean and yes I agree a beret badge Ned you never cease to amaze me you are a fountain of info and funny as hell most of the time what a combo

Regards Mark

[Perspectivist]

Thanks for the replies guys! There's no way I would have found that out on my own, since it's such an obscure item.