Victoria Rifles of Canada cap badge, King’s Crown pattern, original example of the distinctive insignia associated with this historic Canadian militia regiment. The badge is of particular interest to collectors of Canadian militaria, Canadian militia insignia, British Empire military badges, and King’s Crown cap badges.
The Victoria Rifles of Canada were formed in Montreal in 1862 as a volunteer rifle regiment and developed a long association with the city’s military history. The regiment served in various capacities during periods of Canadian mobilisation and was part of the Canadian military establishment during the First and Second World Wars. Its insignia reflects the strong British military influence on Canadian volunteer and militia organisations during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The badge incorporates the regiment’s starburst design, with initials “VCR” (Victoria Rifles of Canada) in the centre, surmounted by a King’s Crown. The use of the King’s Crown places the badge within the reign of either King Edward VII, King George V or King George VI. Original Victoria Rifles of Canada badges are particularly relevant to collectors researching Canadian volunteer forces, pre-Confederation and post-Confederation militia units, and Canadian participation in the wider British military tradition.
This original cap badge is suitable for collectors of Victoria Rifles of Canada badges, Canadian military insignia, Canadian militia cap badges, Canadian rifle regiment badges, King’s Crown badges, Canadian WWI militaria, British Empire militaria and Commonwealth military collecting. It would make a useful addition to a collection of Canadian regimental insignia or early twentieth-century military badges.
Dimensions
Approx. 45mm × 41mm
Condition
Good original condition, with minor age-related wear, minor surface marks and patination consistent with previous use and storage. The badge remains complete, with good definition to the raised detailing.
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