Paul L Murphy

This smaller sized shoulder patch was introduced in 1974 for female members and was later also used on baseball style caps.

Next up, a whole bunch of 1970 pattern bilingual shoulder badges.

This is the 1971 pattern cap badge for wear by civilian chauffeurs in the RCMP.

This is the 1964 pattern shoulder badge for provincial and municipal auxiliary police.

This is the 1976 pattern bilingual shoulder badge.

This is a shoulder title which I believe is from the early 1950s.

Some bilingual appointment badges from the 1980s-90s. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696730009.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696731046.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696732299.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696733283.jpg

Here is a constable's outerwear jacket, similar to a parka style jacket and fleece lined. This is undated so not sure of the exact time period, however the shoulder badges are the 1976 pattern. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696695316.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696696158.jpg

This is a 1990s dated shirt for a constable's service dress uniform. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696687795.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696688821.jpg

Continuing with the collection, here are a selection of rank badges that were worn on the shirt collar until 1990. Since 1990 they wear slip on shoulder straps with the rank. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696638235.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696639153.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696640046.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696641024.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126696641965.jpg

Next we have some examples of the metal shoulder title. The RCMP R are for reservists in the 1950s. These are followed by brass RCMP titles from the 1950s, a few sets of metal titles from the 1960s to 1968, and finally a bilingual shoulder title which has been used from the 1968 onwards. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688239956.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688241142.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-12668824255.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688243633.jpg

I also got a couple of sets of post 1953 anodised collar badges made by Gaunt and Scully. This pair is the pair made by Scully.

Here are two different original King's Crown collar badges. They are a different die stike so not a matching pair. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688174496.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688175877.jpg

This is an earlier pattern of King's Crown cap badge. This is maker marked by Gaunt but I am not sure if it is a restrike or an original striking. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688156926.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688159847.jpg

This is an impressive cap badge, it is an Officer's cap badge (ie Inspector and above) from the 1970s. This is a beret badge for the Veteran's Association This is a King's Crown version of the cap badge. Not sure if this is an original strike or a restrike made for veterans (there were a couple of official restrikes made). The metal makes me think it is a restrike since it is similar to the metal used in the 1974 badge.

Next up some cap badges. This is the plain anodised cap badge used post 1953. I managed to get a few of these from different makers such as Gaunt and Scully. The one shown is made by Scully. Next up some photos to show the progression of the cap badge design. The first badge is the 1974 design. This was changed in 1978 when they added red enamel paint to the crown and made some other minor design changes. The third badge is from 1979 onwards and shows some die variances, especially around the shape of the bison head in the centre. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688084786.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688085747.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126688086814.jpg

Next up some very scarce badges, the official RCMP ID badges. This is the only badge that shows the number of the policeman in question and is not normally available to collectors. This is a version for Inspectors.

I agree that I was pretty lucky to be able to get such a large collection all at once. It took the previous owner many years to put it together. I was in the right place at the right time (with the right items to swap). Up next we have a few items that are not strictly RCMP but they are related. First up is a WWII era Canadian Provest Corps cap badge. This came with the corresponding shoulder title. Many of the early members of this unit were from the RCMP. I also managed to get one of the WWII era Canada shoulder tabs.

An excellent picture, it is very hard to find photos of the Sacred Crown being worn since so few of them were handed out.

Loads more still to add but that's enough for today, my fingers are getting tired of typing ! :cheers:

Assistant Commissioner Deuputy Commissioner Commissioner of the RCMP

The ranks worn by Inspectors and above are different from those in UK since Inspector wears a crown, not a pip. The following are the slip on shoulder straps for wear in shirtsleeve order as follows. Inspector Superintendant Chief Superintendant

Now some ranks badges for a very scary person. This is the rank badge of the Corps Sergeant Major in bullion for the full dress uniform and in wire thread on red backing for the No 2 Blue Uniform. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126678784844.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126678786122.jpg

Next we have the obsolete rank of Staff Sergeant Major in bullion for full dress and thread for service dress. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126678768025.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-1487-126678769413.jpg