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21-09-22, 12:07 PM
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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 
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21-09-22, 12:35 PM
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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.
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21-09-22, 01:20 PM
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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
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21-09-22, 02:17 PM
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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.
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22-09-22, 12:10 AM
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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
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#6
22-09-22, 08:39 AM
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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 So, they were withdrawn.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.
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22-09-22, 08:46 AM
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cheers Dave
BC
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#8
22-09-22, 09:19 AM
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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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22-09-22, 10:54 AM
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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
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