Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, with bronze single star Second Award Bar (R. C. Stiff) suspension claw re-affixed, very fine £280-£340

Reginald Charles Stiff was born in London, England, in November 1903, and joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Ottawa in July 1926. He served with ‘A’ Division in Ottawa from 1926 to 1939, before transferring to ‘N’ Division, Rockcliffe. Stiff served with the latter between April and November 1939, before returning to ‘A’ Division. He advanced to Corporal in November 1943, transferred to Headquarters in April 1952 (awarded L.S. & G.C. in December 1946). Stiff was discharged to pension in November 1954 (awarded Second Award Bar in September 1956), resided at Apartment 404, 1081 Ambleside Drive, Ottawa, and died in the city in February 1983.

Sold with extensive copied service papers and reports.