Corps of Frontiersmen Canada Jacket

Artefact

Accession Number:
2005.41.1a
Date
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Description
Dark navy uniform jacket, shoulder flashes were originally Swift Current Police patches, but new "Corps of Imperial Frontiersman Canada" have been sewn over everything but the word "Police", buttons read "Police Force", lapel decoration reads "Frontiersmen" and shows a cross with a crown surrounded by laurels, pins of five pointed stars are on the shoulders, there are three and one is missing, a white cord runs from left shoulder to left breast pocket, a second cord in right breast pocket, yellow chevron patch on cuff, two lines. Belt and pants are 05.41.1b-c.
Materials
Wool; Polyester Lining
Measurements
89.5 cm L
Marks/Labels
Tag sewn inside reads "Tailored Especially For Mr. M. J. Risslig 59322 // Date Sept 65 // Order No. 92901 // Rittenger Mens Wear Ltd. Sask." Shoulder patches read "Corps of Imperial Frontiersman Canada" and "Police"
Category
Uniform, Organizational