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        <![CDATA[ The Constabulary of Ireland, also known as the Irish Constabulary, was constituted in 1836 and arose from various policing bodies in place since 1814. In recognition of the part it played during the Fenian Rising of 1867 the title 'Royal' was conferred upon the force and thenceforth it was known as the Royal Irish Constabulary or the R.I.C. Once the premier police force of the Empire, it suffered terribly during the Troubles of 1919-21 and was disbanded in 1922 following the creation of the... ]]>
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			<description><![CDATA[ An early Irish Constabulary belt buckle centre plate, circa 1822-37<br><br><img src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww174/PeterMc/RIC%20Badges/IMG_0043.jpg" alt="image"><br><br>&nbsp; ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Another example of an RIC Officers sword belt clasp<br><br><img src="http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww174/PeterMc/RIC%20Badges/IMG_0033.jpg" alt="image"><br><br> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ The Constabulary of Ireland, also known as the Irish Constabulary, was constituted in 1836 and arose from various policing bodies in place since 1814. In recognition of the part it played during the Fenian Rising of 1867 the title 'Royal' was conferred upon the force and thenceforth it was known as the Royal Irish Constabulary or the R.I.C. Once the premier police force of the Empire, it suffered terribly during the Troubles of 1919-21 and was disbanded in 1922 following the creation of the Irish Free State.<br><br>The establishment of the force was around 10,000 and covered the entire 32 counties of Ireland with its headquarters in Dublin. Like the army, it was organised around a system of officers, NCO's and other ranks; with the rank of District Inspector being the lowest officer rank. Officers carried swords on parade and inspection. The swords were purchased privately from military outfitters (John Ireland being perhaps the most popular) but were also commonly purchased from... ]]></description>

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