An other ranks helmet plate of the 1894 pattern. This particular example is of the one-piece, flat variation of the 1894 helmet plate. Convex one-piece versions, as well as two-piece versions (the cypher is separate) are also known. The officers' helmet plate was in three pieces (star, cypher and laurel) with a gilt washed finish.



Joining The RCR

Interested Canadians have the opportunity of joining The RCR as either an officer or as a soldier of the Regular Force or the Reserves.

For the Regular Force, interested applicants can contact any Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre to apply for the infantry. Successful applicants will normally be granted their choice of regiments, but selection of a specific battalion will be dependent on the requirements of the Army.

The Reserve battalion of the Regiment, the 4th Battalion, is headquartered in London, Ontario, with companies in London and Stratford. Recruiting information for the 4th Battalion can be found by contacting 4RCR.

4th Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment

Wolseley Barracks, Block A
750 Elizabeth St.
London, Ontario N5Y 4T7
Tel: (519) 660-5275

Stratford Armoury
80 Waterloo Street
Stratford, Ontario N5A 4A9
Tel: (519) 271-9162