CANADA – The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own)(RCAC) – hat badge – Post 1945

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Description: CANADA – The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own)(RCAC) – hat badge – Post 1945

Maker’s Name: N/A

Condition: Very Good

Comments: CANADA – The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own)(RCAC) – hat badge- Post World War 2. Complete with two lugs.

The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own) (RCAC) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance (recce) regiment of the Canadian Forces which is part of 39 Canadian Brigade Group of Land Force Western Area. Established in 1883, it is the oldest military unit in Vancouver, British Columbia. It parades at the Beatty Street Drill Hall at the corner of Dunsmuir and Beatty in Downtown Vancouver. The regiment has been variously designated as garrison artillery, rifles, infantry, and armoured, but has been reconnaissance since 1965. It has received 34 battle honours in its history, and has been a member of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps since 1942.