A Scarce Royal Canadian Air Cadets Pilot’s Wing Hold (Zuihōshō

(Zuihōshō

with gilded silver crowns between the cross’s arms

flecking of the enamels of the handle insignia

Rebecca Barter of Montreal

A Scarce Royal Canadian Air Cadets Pilot’s Wing Hold (ZuihōshōRCAC, original issue for Officer pilot, embroidered in silvered and gilded wires, with Tudor Crown, on black cloth backing; 93mm total wing span, in mint condition, scarce. Footnote: The first squadrons of Royal Canadian Air Cadets were established in 1941, to train young men for duties during World War II. The purpose has since changed to focus on citizenship, leadership, physical fitness, general aviation and stimulating an interest in the