London, Ontario
24th March 1923
Deputy Minister (A.G.)
Depot. of National Defence
(Militia Service)
Ottawa, Ontario
With reference to H.Q. letter of the 16th instant, the Officer Commanding The Royal Canadian Regiment has submitted a recommendation that the collar badges worn on khaki by the officers of the unit under his command, be changed from bronze to brass.
The reason given for this recommendation is that in time the bronze wears off the present collar badges, giving them the appearance of brass badges not properly cleaned.
The cost of brass badges would be much less than the cost of bronze, making the change in this respect desirable.
I concur in the recommendation of the O.C. The R.C.R., and request that it be given favourable consideration.
(W.B.M. King)
Colonel (Hon. Brig-General)
Colonel Commandant
Commanding M.D. No. 1
Officers Dress - (Service Dress) Polished brass beavers worn horizontal immediately above notches in collar heads pointing inwards.
608. Collar Badges
1. the design of the collar badge is the Canadian Beaver on a ground, below is a scroll bearing the motto "Pro Patria".
2. The following variations of the basic collar badge are worn.
a. Officers and CWOs. Frosted silver, 15/16 inch height, 1 7/8 inch width, on former orders of dress 3A, and 3B.
b. Other Ranks. Brass (electroplated) 15/16 inch height, 1 7/8 inch width, Corps of Drums and Pipes and Drums.
c. All Ranks. CF pattern, 5/8 inch height, 1 1/4 inch width, brass, non-polishable finish.
1. Introduction
2. Crowns, Cyphers and Controversy
3. Rare and Unusual Regimental Badges
4. Shoulder Flashes and Titles
1883
1894-1902, 1919-27
South African War
EviiR Badges (1902-11)
GvR Badges (1911-19)
St Edward's Crowns (1927-70s)
Maj Cock, M.C., Collection (1933)
Imperial Crowns (1926-50s)
Imperial Crowns (1960s-80s)
Dress Regs - 1960
Dress Regs - 1967
1980s
1990s
2000+
Woven Badges
Blazer Badges
Pipers' Badges
Belt Buckles
Miscellaneous
Crowns, Cyphers and Stars
RCR Headdress
Badged Brodies
Badge References