RCR cap badge officers

[Tanker Mike]

Here is a nice find, a modern officers cloth cap badge, very nice detail.

Mike

[Bill A]

I think these are still available from the RCR kit shops. They are made with different backing colours, eg sand, and iirc maroon.

[regimentalrogue]

Available with dark green, dark blue, tan and maroon cloth backings.

[Tanker Mike]

Is the tan for CANSOFCOM and maroon for jump platoon?

Mike

[regimentalrogue]

Originally Posted by Tanker Mike

Is the tan for CANSOFCOM and maroon for jump platoon?

Mike

Yes, tan for CANSOFCOM and maroon for the parachute companies in each of the Regular Force infantry light battalions (3RCR, 3PPCLI, 3R22eR) plus the airborne positions in designated Reserve infantry and training units. The deep blue matches the Regiment's coloured field service cap which is still produced and can be worn by officers in full dress as an alternative to the Wolseley helmet.

[Dan M]

Originally Posted by regimentalrogue

The deep blue matches the Regiment's coloured field service cap which is still produced and can be worn by officers in full dress as an alternative to the Wolseley helmet.

Mike,

During my, relatively short, time with the Regiment, I never ever saw an officer wearing such a cap. Was it introduced after 1980?

Cheers,
Dan.