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Together, we’ll explore the history and evolution of the RCMP uniform, particularly how each element has been updated to adapt to the rapidly changing demands and culturally diverse landscape. Image description: The unmistakable, and internationally recognizable elements of the Royal Canadian Mountain Police (RCMP) uniform.
North-West Mounted Police uniform. 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 · The Northwest Mounted Police, later the RCMP, introduced the first Red Serge uniform in the late 19th century. Officers patrolling the western frontier intended the uniform to establish a distinctive and authoritative image.
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]
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: ...
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.
