Oldest Canadian Customs Patch
Well, it's the oldest that I have been told about anyway!
Slight variation on above patch - issue dates around 1960
Extremely Old Canadian Customs
Patch
Finally managed to score this patch!
Old Canadian Customs.
Old issue patch, this one. Becoming quite hard to come by patches in good condition.
Canadian Customs.
Standard uniform patch. Any information in regard to this patch would be gratefully
appreciated.
Canadian Customs.
Dress Uniform version of the above patch worn by the ceremonial units.
Canadian Customs -
Variation of standard uniform insignia
From what I have been told, this insignia is used extensively in the Quebec province
and is rarely seen outside of that area.
Canadian Customs - Altered
Version 1
Hyphen missing between the words "Customs Douanes"
Canadian Customs - Altered
Version 2
One Gold Bar missing from the Canadian flag at the bottom of the patch
Canadian Customs Regional Patches
This patch, and the one below, were originally designed in Toronto about 12-15
years ago. There were a number of this type of patch designed for each of the
regions by members of the Interdiction and Intelligence Division.
Canadian Customs Toronto
Regional patch
From the information given to me, there were patches similar to this produced for
the following regions: Atlantic; Quebec; Montreal; Ottawa; Toronto; Hamilton;
South-western Ontario; Winnipeg; Saskatchewan; Alberta and Pacific (inc. British Colombia and The Yukon)
Canadian Customs Drug Dog Handler -
Version 1
This patch started off as an unofficial patch which won gradual acceptance and was adopted
as the variation seen below. From what I have been told, some officers still wear this
patch in the western provinces.
Canadian Customs Drug Dog Handler
- Version 2
Current issue patch. Has both English and French on it, reflecting the Canadian bilingual
laws.
Canadian Customs Drug Dog Handler
- Version 3
Prototype patch currently under development.
Canadian Customs Yukon Patch
Designed to celebrate the Centenary of Canadian Customs presence in the Yukon. Started
out as unofficial issue, has since been adopted as an official patch.
Canadian Customs Patterson
Patch.
Designed for the Centenary of Canadian Customs presence in Paterson. A slight
variation on the Yukon patch (above), but extremely nice nonetheless.
Canadian Customs Baseball Cap patch
This is the regular patch as is seen on the Canadian Customs baseball cap.
Canadian Customs Raid Patch
Worn in the Toronto Region by Investigations and by Intelligence and
Contraband. This is copy of the Cap badge and is hidden in a Raid Jacket, concealed
in the right breast pocket. The jacket in question has numerous identification
patches in hidden pockets, used by the Revenue Canada Investigations Division and
the current Intelligence and Contraband Division.
Canadian Customs Wet Weather patch
This patch is seen on the Canadian customs wet weather gear.
Canada Customs Badge Patch
This is an older style badge patch in the exact same design as a Canadian Customs
breast badge. Commonly would have the individual officers number or port code
embroidered into the space underneath Customs - Excise.
Canadian Customs Badge Patch
This is as close as I can get to obtaining a Canadian Customs Badge, a
Canadian Customs Badge Patch! Not to sure of the origin, but, hey,
beggars cannot be choosers where these sort of items are concerned.
Trial Customs Insignia -
Version 1
This patch design has been submitted to the Canadian authorities as a possible
alternative to the current issue patch. How will it go? Only time will tell.
News to hand - senior Canadian Customs managers have rejected this design because it does
not conform to federal requirements for the Canadian flag to appear over the letter
"a" in Canada at the bottom of the patch.
Trial Customs Insignia -
Version 2
Similar version to the above patch, however also rejected for the following patches.
Canada Customs and Revenue
Agency - Shoulder Patch
Here it is folks - the brand new patch!! Note the absence of the Crown atop the
portcullis.
This patch is for everyday wear.
Canada Customs and Revenue
Agency - Shoulder Patch
Here it is folks - the brand new patch!! Note the absence of the Crown atop the
portcullis.
This patch is for Dress Uniform.
Canada Customs - Intelligence Patch
Vancouver International Mail Centre - "Seizing the Dragon"
The 'Dragon' patch was designed for use by the Vancouver Customs Mail Centre
Enforcement
Unit and is their first ever specialty patch. Apparently they have had various hat
patches over time but this the first true patch. It was designed to be given to other law
enforcement agencies who visit the facility and to the staff who work in the Enforcement
Unit. The 'Seizing the Dragon' came from the term 'Chasing the Dragon' which heroin user
use when they are getting high. The main narcotic seized at the mail centre is heroin -
they are 'seizing the dragon. The Mylar triangle represents the golden triangle as most of
the narcotics intercepted come from that region. To satisfy the bilingual issue a limited
run of the French version was produced.
Vancouver International Mail Centre
"Seizing the Dragon"
French Language Version
Canada Customs Marine Centre
of Excellence - Vancouver - Version 1
Black background, Marine rummage team Vancouver, left hand side of patch has
"806" - Canada Customs designation for port of Vancouver and right hand side has
"MCE" - Marine Centre of Excellence - where all training for teams working the
waterfront is based, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Contact Brad Tipping for this patch
Canada Customs Marine Centre
of Excellence - Vancouver - Version 2
Blue background, Marine rummage team Vancouver, left hand side of patch has
"806" - Canada Customs designation for port of Vancouver and right hand side has
"MCE" - Marine Centre of Excellence - where all training for teams working the
waterfront is based, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Contact Brad Tipping for this patch
Vancouver Marine Operations
Canada Customs Ski Patrol
This is probably an unofficial patch worn on the snowmobile suits of the
Flexible Response Teams who do patrol/monitoring of the snowmobile trails
adjacent to the U.S. / Canada border. There are a number of trails which
run from Canada into the U.S. There are no ports of entry there just
telephone reporting stations so these teams monitor the trails to make
sure people are reporting.
There are a number of such teams in N.W. Ontario (in around the N.W.
Angle, Fort Frances, T. Bay and Sault Ste. Marie). These teams started
over 20 years ago and were then know as the Mobile Surveillance Units.
This patch is not from Manitoba, it might possibly be from North western
Ontario, possibly Fort Frances District, Thunder Bay District or maybe
even Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Further information on this patch - produced in Woodstock and only 100 were made, with the staff of the section being given one for their snowsuit and one spare - 20 patches were sent to Ottawa, the Canpass program and major projects and design. Information courtesy of Rob Dougald
Reproduction of above patch which has recently surfaced and sold on Ebay for $34 USD. The repo's text and maple leaf is bigger and the background is different. First identified by Michael Bahls
Official Issue, 200 years of
Customs in Toronto
This is the official patch celebrating the bicentenary of the presence of
Customs in Toronto, endorsed by the Canadian Customs. Click here
to see a copy of the official invitation.
Prototype 200 years of
Customs in Toronto
This design was submitted, however it was rejected due to the fact that
permission was not granted for the use of the CN Tower. It was only ever
produced as a prototype
Canada Customs Mail Centre Patch
Latest Customs Mail Centre patch. We had run out of the Dragon
patches that we used to give to visitors and guests. Over the past few
months Michael Bahls created the "SPIDER" patch. It was
officially unveiled on July 25th during our badge and awards ceremony
Operation Can-Am between US law enforcement and Canadian law enforcement
Saskatchewan regional patch
Vancouver Marine Operations - version 1
Vancouver Marine Operations - version 2
Customs Centre of expertise in shipsearch - Halifax Nova Scotia.
Customs Lacolle
Commemorative patch celebrating the visit of HRH Queen Elizabeth to Canada on the occasion of her 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee
Canada Customs - Vancouver Marine
OperationsMobile Vehicle and Container Inspection System
