This Canadian Army Soldier’s Service and Pay Book (C.A. BK. 2 Pt 4) was issued to Pte. Ervin Gerbrandt, who was enrolled on August 3, 1953. Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, of the Canadian Army, was issued to every soldier. Some of the topics which were filled out by the soldier or authorized personnel, are: …
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Administration, Military, Accessories
Military administration identifies the techniques and systems used by military departments, agencies, and armed services involved in managing the armed forces. In many ways military administration serves the same role as public administration in civil society. Administration supports the smooth running of offices by carrying out clerical tasks and projects. Given the wide area of application, …
Clerk, Administration
An administrator identifies the techniques and systems used by military departments, agencies, and armed services involved in managing the armed forces. In many ways military administration serves the same role as public administration in civil society. Administration supports the smooth running of military offices by carrying out clerical tasks and projects. As an Administrative clerk one …
Manuals, Police, Military
Military Police Officers attend Military Police Officer Qualification courses in CFB Borden, Ontario. This course is six months long and includes numerous topics such as: Military police patrol management Police operations administration Crime scene management supervision Investigation and interview techniques Investigation management Police program administration Security programs administration Military police units in field operations command …
Accessories, Police, Military
The policeman’s whistle, (mainly used for signaling), was able to attract attention when directing road traffic and could call for reinforcements. When blown, it creates a sharp tone, unpleasant to most hearers, which makes it an effective signal. Historical note: The London Police were keen to find a better way for the “Bobby on the …
Police, Military 2
This is a Canadian Provost Corps 1940-1965 Silver Jubilee Coin. It shows the Provost Corps crest with the motto, “Discipline by Example” on one side and “The Canadian Provost Corps 1940-1965 Silver Jubilee” on the other. This was presented by 13 Provost Company, then part of the Winnipeg Service Battalion. Silver Jubilee program far right. …
Police, Military 1
The Canadian Forces Military Police provide police, security and operational support services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND) worldwide. No. 10 Detachment, C.M.P.C., Organized: – November 15,1917 at Winnipeg, Manitoba., Disbanded: – December 1,1920 Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual’s wrists in proximity to each …
Holster and Webbing, White
Whitened web equipment was the prerogative of Provost for increased visibility at night and when on traffic control duties. White web was originally adopted by Provost units in Canada around 1941. By late 1942 white web was almost universally worn. The typical web set worn by Provost consisted of a waist belt, brace, brace attachment, …
Badges, Military Police
The Canadian Provost Corps preceded the Military Police. A cap badge, also known as head badge or hat badge, is worn on uniform headgear and distinguishes the wearer’s nationality and/or organization. Collar dogs are paired patches of cloth or metal insignia on the collar of a (dress) uniform. An Officer’s pattern cap badge is shown …
Armouries, Minto
Minto Armouries is a prominent and historic structure in the west end of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The armouries are currently the home base of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, 38 Signal Regiment, 38 Service Battalion, 17 Medical Company, 13 Military Police platoon and a Battle School as well as several …