information needed on Royal Ulster Constabulary badge
 

hi all
just after some information on this Royal Ulster Constabulary badge.
from what i can see from the limited information on the net its pretty rare.
was wondering if anyone had a pic of the reverse of the badge and/or can tell me what attachments it would have had?
cheers
bc

It is the first issue cap badge for the RUC. There are also matching collars and buttons. It was worn for a short time only before being replaced by the KC and harp. The fittings on the reverse are two loops east and west.

Dave.

Thanks Dave
I don’t suppose you or anyone has a pic of the reverse?
Although this badge doesn’t have its reverse fittings it does look from the remains that they were blades. Will you try and post a reverse pic soon.
Is it correct this is the officers version?
Cheers
BC

Please see photos of front and reverse of those I have.

Several years ago there were a few manufacturers "sample" versions of the badge sold at auction. All were slightly different. As to whether your example was intended to be worn by officers, I don't know. Someone with greater knowledge than me may be able to say.

Dave.

Hi Dave
Thanks for the pics
My badge is distinctly different as it is 2 piece.
Doesn’t look like it ever had lugs but maybe thin blades east west.
What do you think
Also what do you think it’s worth?
Cheers
BC

I don't know whether it would have been an issued badge or a sample. They were only worn for a short time. The men apparently did not like the design and wanted a return to the badge used by the RIC. So, they were withdrawn. I don't know if they had a different pattern for senior officers. From your photos it looks a good badge.

As to the value - how long is a piece of string? Genuine RIC and early RUC badges are much sought after, I'll say no more than that.

Dave.

cheers Dave
BC

Found a couple of sites , you may have already seen them.

https://www.letsbeavinyou.com/?page_id=169

https://irishconstabulary.com/transi...ula-t2396.html

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thanks Mike
i have seen these 2 sites and have contacted the author/owner.
will let you know the outcome
bc