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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.
About mid-morning an enemy air attack took the life of Lance Corporal Gordon Bondurant. Later that same day, at about 3 o'clock in the afternoon, Lieutenant Cecil Ray, a member of the RCMP, with Sgt. Terence Watts, and 9 other ranks, were sent into Ortona to establish anti-looting and traffic patrols.
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.
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).
Collection search - History of RCMP uniforms, 1873-1952. Record information – Brief 1. History of RCMP uniforms, 1873-1952. Hierarchical level: File . Date: 1873-1952 . Reference: RG18-F-1, Volume number: 3763, File number: G-516-3-14 . File no. (creator): G-516-3-14 . Type of material: ...
Today the force’s scope of operation includes fighting organized crime, terrorism, and illicit drugs as well as patrolling the nation’s borders. As the RCMP marks its centennial anniversary, here are a few key dates in the history of Canada’s most recognized police force.
