VRI?

[Randy_15]

Just a question, What does the VRI on the RCR's cap badge mean or stand for?

 

[Michael OLeary]

THE ROYAL CANADIAN REGIMENT
REGIMENTAL CATECHISM
NOVEMBER 2005

http://thercr.ca/rcr_publications/catechism.htm

22. WHAT DO THE LETTERS VRI ON YOUR CAP BADGE MEAN?

"Victoria Regina Imperatrix", which is Latin for "Victoria, Queen, Empress". The right to wear the Imperial Cypher and Crown was granted by Queen Victoria in 1893. When a Royal or Imperial Cypher forms part of the badge of a regiment it is normal for it to change with each succeeding sovereign. In 1919, however, King George V granted The Royal Canadian Regiment permission to wear "VRI" in perpetuity, a unique privilege.

 

[the 48th regulator]

Do or die for the VRI,

Pro Patria

tess

 

[Randy_15]

That was fast, thanks guys that clears it up.