Mark's Police Collection
Mark's Private Police, Fire & Rescue and Military Memorabilia Collection
from Ireland, UK and around the world
Royal Ulster Constabulary GC
The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC was formed on 1st June 1922 after the War of Independance when the
Royal Irish Constabulary was disbanded and the Garda Siochana took over as the
Police Force in the Republic of Ireland.
On 23rd November 1999, Her Majesty The Queen awarded the Royal Ulster Constabulary the George Cross in recognition of the courage and dedication to duty of all those who have served in the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC proudly protected the people of Northern Ireland until its disbandment in 2001, when it was replaced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Within my collection I also have items from the Royal Irish Constabulary and Belfast Harbour Police.
Chief Constable
Assistant / Deputy Chief Constable
Superintendent / Chief Superintendent
Inspector / Chief Inspector
Constable / Sergeant
Constable / Sergeant (Female)
Night Helmet 1970's Belfast & Londonderry
'B' Special Cap 1970s
Riot Helmet 'Cork' 1970s
Chief Constable of the RUC
Superintendent / Chief Superintendent
Inspector / Chief Inspector
Constable / Sergeant
Night Helmet - Belfast, L'Derry1970s
WW2 Tin 'Tommies' Helmet
Public Order 'Riot' Helmet
WWII Tin 'Tommies' Helmet
Constable / Sergeant (Female)
Public Order "Riot" Helmet
Assistant / Deputy Chief Constable
signed by Asst. Chief Con A McQuillan
'B' Specials Cap 1970s
Special Con R Hamilton 10287
Riot Helmet 'Cork' 1970s
S G Stevenson 7964 (Lurgan)
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Crests; Constabulary of Ireland, Royal Ulster Constabulary garter crest, RUC Crown & Harp badge, RUC garter crest
Royal Irish Constabulary Station Crest
Rank insignia of the RUC (senior officers gorgets)
Various helmet plates; RIC, DMP, Garda, Belfast Harbour Police x2
RUC cap and collar badges (7 string and 9 string), buttons and Night Helmet KC
Various RUC 'bits and pieces', including Head Constable's arm badges (KC & QC), calling card, warrant holder, medal ribbon, whistle, note book cover, medal, Depot Invitation, motorcycle helmet badges
Superintendent's swagger stick. Constable's snake belt and baton
RUC Manuals
RUC Freedom of the Borough of Castlereagh commemorative medal
Gifted by Con L Allen
Passing out Parade picture from the RUC Training Depot. in Enniskillen along with certificate and letter when the "B" Specials where disbanded in 1970
Signed Official RUC photographs of the last passing out parade in 1989 under the command of Sir John Hermon and his RUC Club tie. Kindly gifted by Lady Hermon
Service of Thanksgiving booklet and Invitation to attend St. Anne's Cathedral.
Invited by Lady Hermon
RUC Station / Sanger sign
RIC handcuffs from late1800's. Made by Haitt England (leading manufactures in handcuffs) Key and handcuff code 178
The Discharge certificate for the "B" Specials in 1930
A receipt from the Commissioner's Office of the Royal Irish Constabulary in Belfast on 3rd December 1906
RUC Reserve Constables metal shoulder numbers
Northern Ireland Traffic Wardens Cap Badge
A selection of police whistles made the J Hudson & Co. Birmingham. left to right - Royal Irish Constabulary silver 1884, Royal Ulster Constabulary silver 1903 (made, but not issued until 1922), Garda Siochana polished brass unissued1950, PSNI nickel 2001. The Garda Siochana was kindly gifted by Mr Simon Topman, MD of J Hudson & Co ACME Whistles
A collar dog and uniform patch from the Belfast International Airport Constabulary and a collar dog from the Northern Ireland Airport Constabulary (pre 1994 before the change in name)
kindly gifted by Sgt. Richard Coid.
