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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.
In the 1800s the uniform of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) was similar to the one worn by the British Army. In fact, the very first uniform used by the NWMP was issued from militia stores in Ottawa.
28 sty 2024 · 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.
Lance-Corporal D.G. Stackhouse, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), directing traffic, Campobasso, Italy, 21 October 1943. When Canada declared war on Nazi Germany on 10 September 1939, the Commissioner of the RCMP, Stuart Taylor Wood, had already offered men to form a Provost Company.
The Red Serge is the ceremonial dress uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It consists of a military pattern scarlet tunic tailored from serge fabric, with the high collar, blue breeches with yellow stripe identifying a cavalry history, a Stetson hat, a Sam Browne belt, and high brown leather boots with a white rope. [1]
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.
The stetson now worn by members of the Force is exclusively crafted by the Biltmore Stetson Canada Company in Guelph, Ontario. Each hat is stamped on the inside with the initials "RCMP-GRC" along with a contract date to ensure authenticity.
