The royal irish constabulary ric was the armed police force of the island ireland under british rule from 1814 until 1922 and incorporated the peace preservation force from 1814 to 1922, the county constabulary from 1822 to 1836, the irish constabulary from 1836 until 1867 when it was granted the prefix royal in 1867 for the successful suppression of the fenian rising. Artefacts relating to the establishment of the irish constabulary in 1822 which became the royal irish constabulary r. Ireland, royal irish constabulary pensions 18731925. In october 1920 the usc ulster special constabulary also known as the b specials was formed to support the royal ulster constabulary. There was also a minimum chest measurement of 36, which was increased to 37 if the applicant was 5 11 or taller. With the increasing use of motor vehicles, the royal irish constabulary used helmets less frequently other than on special occasions like parades from 1912 replacing them with more practical head gear of the forage hat. These entries are taken from the manuscript records of the ric in the pro, london. Royal irish constabulary simple english wikipedia, the. The royal ulster constabulary was the police force in northern ireland from 1922 to 2001. Details about set of 3 different obsolete irish police patches ireland l111. A separate civic police force, the unarmed dublin metropolitan police, patrolled the capital, while the cities of derry and belfast, originally with their own police.
However, toward the 1900s, and especially afterwards, the ric recruited men from countries such as england, scotland, wales, and. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. Royal irish constabulary the minimum age on entry was 19 and the minimum height was 5 9, but these were lowered to 18 and 5 8 for sons of policemen. Set of 3 different obsolete irish police patches ireland. Only factory defects are accepted as a reason for a return. Under section 60 of the government of ireland act 1920, northern ireland was placed under the jurisdiction of the royal irish constabulary ric. Royal ulster constabulary night helmet badge post 1953 45 gbp. It was given its name by queen victoria for its loyalty during an irish rebellion in 1867. Queries and comments on medals, badges and equipment 1. Ruc inspector uniform tunic circa 1950s royal ulster constabulary steve nimmons.
Its primary theme revolves around the royal irish constabulary, in which many thousands of irishmen served. See more ideas about history, irish and police uniforms. Uniforms, badges and equipment of the ric, dmp, revenue police, and others. Records added by the irish world heritage centre to the county tyrone data. There were no badges of rank to distinguish a constable of the royal irish constabulary.
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Buy royal ulster constabulary and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. However, toward the 1900s, and especially afterwards, the ric recruited men from countries such as england, scotland, wales, and the united states. Genealogical information, research and history of the old irish police forces. Bar brooch, probably royal irish constabulary or early r. The first organised police forces in ireland came about through. Irish items on offer include medals, badges and militaria relating to the disbanded irish regiments of the british army including the royal dublin fusiliers, royal munster fusiliers, the leinster regiment, 18th royal irish regiment, connaught rangers and south irish horse. The royal irish constabulary a complete alphabetical list of officers and men, 18161922 by jim herlihy. Set of 3 different obsolete irish police patches ireland l111.
The royal irish constabulary ric was created in 1816, and initially staffed mainly by irishborn men. Get the best deals on rare badge when you shop the largest online selection at. I also include items to the royal irish and ulster rifles, royal irish fusiliers, inniskillings etc. An original ric photograph dating from around the first world war. This community exists to help relatives or interested persons in research relating to old irish police forces which existed prior to 1922.
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The ireland, royal irish constabulary pensions 18731925 holds the record of thomas st george maccarthy, one of the founders of the gaelic athletic association. The collection also contains the record of his father, george maccarthy, who was a county inspector with the royal irish constabulary. Royal irish constabulary records 1816 1922 dublin city. In the irish free state they were often painted over in green, before finally being removed.
Wwii royal irish fusiliers collar badges matching pair 30 gbp. In the six counties of northern ireland they tended to remain in situ. Badges, buttons and other insignia from various regiments and periods. The collection contains a variety of records related to the administration of the royal irish constabulary. Ric station badges remained on many of the old barracks taken over by both the garda siochana and the royal ulster constabulary. Together, the records will help to provide an overview of your ancestors career in the. The index is only alphabetical under g so some could have been missed. You are bidding on 4 tie tac pin badges, each a miniature replica of an epaulette that would be worn on the shoulders of a shirt or jacket of ranks within the ruc royal ulster constabulary. See more ideas about red cross, girl guides and boy scouts. Two blackened brass irish badges, possibly royal irish constabulary. Royal irish constabulary records 1816 1922 general registers of service, returns of personnel and intelligence notices, 1816 1922.
The information includes the constables name, date of award, amountnature of award and reason for award. Royal irish constabulary group an original ric photograph dating from around the first world war. Four medium sized post 1902 royal irish constabulary black horn buttons. New royal irish constabulary records added roots ireland. Rare cylinder release light rust, left side hand grip is cracked, and trigger frame pin has hammered wear. Vintage royal ulster constabulary ruc police uniform circa 1950. The royal irish constabulary service records are held at the national archives in kew as part of their ho 184 series, irish constabulary records. It was made by legislation, which was sponsored by sir robert peel in 1814.
I have indexed a list of over 1,500 members of the royal irish constabulary who received various awards between 187075 and 188085. Royal irish constabulary for sale in uk view 62 ads. About ireland, the royal irish constabulary 18161921 the royal irish constabulary ric was created in 1816, and initially staffed mainly by irishborn men. The smaller badge 32x30mm with victorian crown, the larger badge 35x38mm and possibly worn with a separate crown. Irish historical militaria irish medals, badges, helmets. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. Royal ulster constabulary, a gilt and enamel pin backed badge circa 1930s early 40s. We have now completed our work on our anglo irish war uniforms and they are available to order.