Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP Brass Kings Crown Medium Size Button

This Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) brass medium size button features the King’s Crown, a design element used during the reigns of King George V and King George VI, prior to the adoption of the Queen’s Crown in 1953. The button is produced in brass, a material resistant to corrosion, and was commonly used on RCMP dress uniforms and tunics. The front displays a raised King’s Crown emblem set above an encircled banner, with detailed relief reflecting the insignia period. The reverse side may include a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s name, along with a loop or shank for sewing onto uniform fabric. Medium size buttons such as this one were typically used on the front of uniform jackets for both functional and decorative purposes. This item holds interest for collectors of Canadian police memorabilia and military uniform insignia, illustrating period-specific details of RCMP dress standards.