Canadian British Columbia Police Medium Size Button

The Canadian British Columbia Police Medium Size Button is a uniform component historically used by law enforcement personnel in the province of British Columbia, Canada. This medium-sized button typically measures approximately 20mm in diameter and is constructed from brass or a similar durable metal alloy. The face of the button often features an embossed insignia or crest representative of the British Columbia provincial police force, displaying symbols such as a crown, shield, or provincial emblems. These buttons were commonly affixed to official police tunics, jackets, and greatcoats, serving both a decorative and functional purpose. The reverse side generally includes a maker’s mark or manufacturer’s stamping, along with a fixed shank for sewing onto garments. Items of this type are of interest to collectors of Canadian law enforcement memorabilia and military antiques, documenting uniform styles and insignia of police services active in British Columbia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.