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Uniforms and equipment. The RCMP is recognizable throughout the world due to its unique uniforms. This page describes the original uniforms of the North-West Mounted Police and some of the arms and accoutrements that were used throughout the history of the RCMP.
The RCMP was established in 1873, and was actually first named the Northwest Mounted Police (MWMP). It was established to maintain law and order mainly in the western territories. The uniform of the NWMP borrowed many features from British military traditions, including a white helmet.
28 sty 2024 · A. Iconic or historically significant uniforms. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): The iconic red serge uniform worn by the RCMP is instantly recognizable worldwide. Provincial and municipal police forces: Each province and municipality in Canada often have their own unique uniforms.
This site displays examples of historic uniform and kit that were worn by Members of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP), the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Images displayed on this site are held by various private collections.
History of the RCMP. We have a rich history as Canada's national police service that dates back to 1873. From the role of women and Indigenous peoples, to our uniform and our military service, our history is Canada's history. Our history has included some difficult chapters.
7 lip 2023 · The RCMP’s Red Serge is an iconic Canadian symbol. While you may be familiar with the uniform, we bet you’re far less familiar with its storied history. Below, we uncover the evolution of the Red Serge into the iconic symbol you know today.
Regular Members wear the service order uniform, referred to as the “general duty uniform” when performing frontline policing. This includes a member’s hat, shirt, blue pants with the yellow stripe, boots, duty belt with intervention options, soft body armour, and jacket or coat.
