WW1 Canadian CEF Ribbon Bar With RCMP Long Service

This WW1 Canadian CEF Ribbon Bar with RCMP Long Service is a military decoration featuring service ribbons awarded to members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War, combined with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Long Service ribbon. The bar consists of mounted ribbon segments, typically representing medals such as the British War Medal and Victory Medal, alongside the RCMP Long Service ribbon. These bars were intended for everyday uniform wear, providing visible recognition of a soldier’s or officer’s service and honors without displaying full medals. The presence of both CEF and RCMP ribbons indicates that the recipient served in the Canadian military during WW1 and subsequently completed a period of long service with the RCMP. Such groupings are important for representing transitions from military to police service and demonstrate a career of extended public service. The ribbon bar is original to its period and offers insight into Canadian honors awarded in the early 20th century.