Royal Canadian Regiment RCR Collars Insignia Pair

The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) Collars Insignia Pair is a set of two collar badges historically worn by members of the Royal Canadian Regiment. Established in 1883, the RCR is one of Canada’s oldest Regular Force infantry regiments. Each insignia features the regiment’s distinctive emblem, which commonly includes the royal cypher, a crown, and “VRI” (Victoria Regina Imperatrix), reflecting its royal designation and historical ties to Queen Victoria. Constructed from metal, these insignias were worn on the collar of the service dress uniform to indicate regimental affiliation. Collar badges such as these were part of the Canadian military’s standard insignia practice, helping to identify and differentiate army units. The pair in question represents a typical example of Canadian military insignia from the twentieth century and is of interest to collectors of Canadian militaria and military historians focusing on regimental organizations and insignia.