RUC badge

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The RUC badge is the official insignia of the former Royal Ulster Constabulary police force in Northern Ireland, symbolizing its authority and identity.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf emblem
law enforcement badge
national police symbol
police insignia
symbol
appliesTo Royal Ulster Constabulary officers
associatedWith Royal Ulster Constabulary cap badge
Royal Ulster Constabulary crest
The Troubles in Northern Ireland NERFINISHED
category Police badges
Royal Ulster Constabulary NERFINISHED
Symbols of Northern Ireland
collectible yes
controversial yes
country Northern Ireland
endOfOfficialUse 2001
follows British police insignia traditions
hasElement crown
harp
scroll with motto
shamrock
wreath
hasMotto Quis Separabit
jurisdiction Northern Ireland
languageOfMotto Latin
material cloth (embroidered versions)
metal
mottoMeaning Who will separate us?
partOf Royal Ulster Constabulary uniform
precededBy Royal Irish Constabulary badge
preservedIn Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation collections
police museums in Northern Ireland
region United Kingdom NERFINISHED
replacedBy Police Service of Northern Ireland badge
startOfUse 1922
symbolizes authority of the Royal Ulster Constabulary
identity of the Royal Ulster Constabulary
policing authority in Northern Ireland
usedBy Royal Ulster Constabulary NERFINISHED
usedFor identification of police officers
indicating police authority
official representation of the force
usedIn Royal Ulster Constabulary cap
Royal Ulster Constabulary helmet
Royal Ulster Constabulary tunic
wearer Royal Ulster Constabulary constables
Royal Ulster Constabulary inspectors
Royal Ulster Constabulary senior officers
Royal Ulster Constabulary sergeants

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Royal Ulster Constabulary ("RUC crest")
hasBadge
Royal Ulster Constabulary
symbol

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