Upon the creation of the Security and Intelligence Branch a new design of cap badge was approved. A badge of uniquely Canadian design was adopted with a Thunderbird as it's central image:

Within a garland of Maple Leaves or, a cartouche argent edged or charged with a Thunderbird Proper, affronte head turned to dexter, beneath the cartouche a motto ribbon or, the whole ensigned by Royal Crown Proper.

In October 1982, the Intelligence Branch was separated from the Security Branch and separate badges and insignia were approved for that service.

The First Pattern of unification CF General Officer's cap badge was introduced about 1967. A unique Canadian design, it consists of the Royal Crest of Canada surmounting the crossed sword and baton, all surrounded by laurel leaves. It was worn by Army and Air Force General Officers and by Admirals until it was replaced by the current CF General's cap badge in the mid 1970s. A smaller version was produced as a beret badge.

The current pattern of General Officer's cap and beret badges.

First Pattern Officer's Cap Badge

Second Pattern Officer's Cap Badge

Approved First Pattern Officer's Beret Badge

Privately Manufactured Officer's Beret Badge

The first pattern of Officer's cap badge was hand embroidered and was adopted around 1978. This pattern has since been replaced by an wire embroidered badge with a removable enamel center. Several variations of a smaller, wire embroidered beret badge have been privately produced.

During Basic Military Qualification training all Canadian Forces recruits wear the CF Universal Pattern Cap Badge, commonly known as the "cornflake". Upon graduation, members are posted to their chosen Branch or Regiment for trades training and wear cap badges and other insignia according to Branch or Regimental custom. Military Police candidates are authorized to wear the MP Branch cap badge but without the red Branch identifiers.

The first pattern cap badge is gilt and enamel. Introduced about 1970, it was originally worn by all ranks, although many former members of the Canadian Provost Corps and the RCAF could be seen wearing their old cap badges until the mid 1970's.

C1978 - C1985

1985 - Present

First Pattern

Second Pattern

Security Branch collar badges were taken into wear shortly before the cap badge. A large number of collar badges in dark green on gold were produced in the early 1970s before being replaced by the full colour current pattern. Collar badges are worn by all ranks below Colonel on the CF Green jacket and Army DEU jacket.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

The trade badges worn by the Army are similar to the ones worn by the Canadian Provost Corps. Two patterns exist, one for the Army DEU, and a pattern for the discontinued Garrison Dress Jacket. The badges show both occupation and qualification level and are worn by NCMs of the rank of Sergeant and below.

Upon the adoption of DEU in the early 1980s, metal shoulder titles were authorised with the branch motto SECURITAS. These were issued in right and left pairs and were worn on the epaulettes by all ranks.

Following the redesignation of the Security Branch to Military Police, new DEU titles were brought into wear. They are of gilt metal and are either MP or PM depending on the working language of the unit.

MP or PM titles embroidered in dull yellow gold on a green slip-on are worn on the DEU shirt epaulettes.

Non Commissioned Members

Commissioned Officers

  Subdued insignia is worn on the Combat and new CADPAT uniforms. Subdued cap badges were worn on the combat cap and, rarely, on the green toque. Shoulder titles are sewn onto epaulette slip-ons and on the olive green combat brassard. In general, Regular Force MP platoons have a single number or simply MP on the shoulder title. "MP" is also found embroidered directly onto late 1970s - early 1980s vintage epaulette slip-ons.
New MP titles are currently being produced for the CADPAT uniform, in both TW and Arid patterns.
Reserve Force MP platoons have double digit numbers or wear the MP title. There is no known title for 3 MP Platoon and it is believed that the title of the parent formation (3 Service Battalion) was worn. Military Police assigned to duty as Regimental Police with Infantry Battalions (for example, the Royal Canadian Regiment)wear a miniature MP title above the Battalion title on the epaulette.
A combat title with the MP motto "Securitas" was developed and issued in small numbers for user trials in Halifax, but was not approved.

First Pattern Combat Cap Badge

Variant First Pattern Combat Cap Badge

Late Pattern Combat Cap Badge

Variant Late Pattern Combat Cap Badge

Late 1970s Embroidered Epaulette

MP serving with the Royal Canadian Regiment

Universal Canada Title Combat

Universal MP Combat Title English

Universal MP Combat Title French

1 MP Platoon

1 MP Platoon (variant)

2 MP Platoon

Believed to be worn by 3 MP Platoon c1970s

4 MP Platoon

5e Peleton de Police Militaire First Pattern

5e Peleton de Police Militaire error

5e Peleton de Police Militaire later version

Canadian Forces School Of Intelligence And Security

Security Branch Trial Prototype

Military Police Airfield Security Force

30 MP Platoon

30 MP Company

Service Batallion

Universal Canada Title CADPAT TW

Universal Canada Title CADPAT AR

Universal MP CADPAT TW Title English

Universal MP CADPAT TW Title French

Universal MP CADPAT AR Title English

Universal MP CADPAT AR Title French

1 Military Police Regiment CADPAT TW

2 Military Police Regiment CADPAT TW

5e Peleton de Police Militaire CADPAT TW

During the 1980's and early 1990's a Garrison Uniform was issued to all Branches of the Canadian Forces. Known by the junior ranks as the "Paint By Numbers Jacket" it proved to be unpopular and was withdrawn by 1995. Special insignia was worn on the jacket, generally similar in pattern to Combat insignia but in a subdued old gold and green. Below are a few typical examples of Garrison Uniform Insignia.

18 MP Platoon Garrison Shoulder Title

28 MP Platoon Garrison Shoulder Title

Security Branch Garrison Shoulder Title

1 MP Platoon title and Corporal's rank insignia worn on the CF Work Dress or Garrison shirt.

The design of the Military Police Identification Badge is based in part on the RCAF Police badge. It is in gilt with raised letters and an impressed serial number. When first issued, they were worn on a black leather fob attached to the left breast jacket or shirt pocket button by male MPs . They were pinned directly onto the jacket by female Military Police. Plainclothes investigators of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), carried the badge in an issue or privately acquired wallet. The badge was not normally worn on combat or environmental clothing. Originally as issued, Officer's badges were numbered 400 and below. Now that badges are not reissued, there is no difference in the number range of Officers and NCM badges. Badge number 1 is carried by the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal and is passed on to succeeding Provost Marshals at the change of command ceremony.
As of the mid 1980s, the badge was no longer worn on the uniform, but carried in a wallet by all regular members. Badges are turned in upon a member's retirement and are destroyed or dealt with as required. A number of replica badges have found their way onto the collector's market, viewed from the front they are identical in almost every respect to the original.

The replica badges appear to be made from gilt plated base metal, are cast rather than die struck, and as originally made, have no method of fastening it into a badge holder. However, some have been fitted with press studs or pins. A "Retirement Gift" of a replica badge stamped with the member's number and encased in lucite is being produced, it is possible that the replica badges on the market are errors or production overruns. Badges stamped with the motto "Securitas" in place of a serial number are a Retirement Gift to non Specially Appointed Personel. Badges with "RETIRED" instead of a serial number are also being produced.

Officer's Badge

Reverse showing maker and date

The issue badge wallet is green with a buff coloured cloth interior. It has provision for the Military Police Identification Card (NDI 50) and a cut out space for the badge. The issue wallet is not very popular, the badge and identification card are more commonly carried in a privately acquired wallet. The design of the NDI 50 has changed several times in the past few years, the illustrated example is now obsolete.