What did the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion use for uniforms and equipment?

AirB44 · Nov 18, 2015

I would like to know what kind of uniforms and equipment the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion used during the Invasion of Normandy, Market Garden, Bulge, and Germany during WW2.
I know they wore denison smocks like the British Airborne and widely used toggle rope as well.

McCabe · Nov 18, 2015

Canadian made Battle Dress was utilized by the Battalion, though some might also have worn British parachute pants (similar to BD Trousers, but with an additional rear pocket as well as enlarged thigh pocket). Maroon berets were also manufactured in Canada. Other specialized equipment, as was normal for Canada during the Second World War, was simply obtained from the British rather than expensively producing small quantities in Canada, including the Denison Smock, parachute helmet, drop bag, parachutes, Sten Gun bandoliers and other special equipment.
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