Since 1990, the non commissioned officer' rank insignia has been embroidered on the epaulette slip ons and continue to be based on British army patterns.
Rank | Insignia | Description and Placement |
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Constable (Cst.) | No Insignia | N/A |
Corporal (Cpl.) | Two chevrons pointing down. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket centered between the shoulder and the elbow. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Sergeant (Sgt.) | Three chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket centered between the shoulder and the elbow. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Staff Sergeant (S/Sgt.) | Four chevrons pointing up. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Staff Sergeant Major (S/S/M) | A crown surrounded with laurels of Canadian Maple Leaves (6 on each side). Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Sergeant Major (S/M) | Four chevrons pointing down with a crown on top. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Corps Sergeant Major (C/S/M) | The Canadian Coat of Arms with surrounded with a laurels of leaves at the bottom. Located on the right sleeve of the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket on the lower forearm. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. **wearing white shirts since 1980s |
The three badges of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police that indicate the commissioned ranks are: A crown, a star and a crossed sword and baton. Depending on the dress, the badges are worn on slip‑ons, shoulder boards, or directly on the epaulettes.
Rank | Insignia | Description and Placement |
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Inspector (Insp.) | A crown. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Superintendent (Supt.) | A crown and a Star of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Chief Superintendent (C/Supt.) | A crown and two Stars of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Assistant Commissioner (A/Commr.) | A crown and three Stars of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip). Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Deputy Commissioner (D/Commr.) | A crown, a scimitar sword, and field marshal baton. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. | |
Commissioner (Commr.) | A crown, a Star of the Order of Bath (known as a Pip) a scimitar sword, and field marshal baton. Located on the shoulder epaulettes on the scarlet/blue tunic and blue jacket. Everyday uniform, rank is on the epaulettes. |