{"product_id":"parachute-para-regiment-cap-badge","title":"Parachute Regiment (PARA) Metal Cap Badge – Regulation Silver Finish","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eParachute Regiment (PARA) Metal Cap Badge – Regulation Silver Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_b4fc7ff135c2ec44-26\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eThis is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"12\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eofficial regulation metal cap badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"55\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eParachute Regiment (PARA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e, arguably the most iconic insignia in the British Army.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"1\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003eDesigned for wear on the famous maroon beret, the badge represents the airborne elite and is only worn by those who have successfully passed the grueling P Company (Pre-Parachute Selection).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"2\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003eThe design features an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"351\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003eopen parachute canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003e flanked by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"384\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003eoutstretched wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003e, surmounted by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"422\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003eRoyal Crest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e (a lion standing on a crown).\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"3\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eThis high-quality metal version is manufactured to Ministry of Defence (MoD) specifications, ensuring it meets the rigorous standards of the Parachute Regiment.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"4\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton aria-label=\"View source details for citations from Jay Jays, Contact Left, John Bull Clothing, and others. 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