Shown at left is a contemporary CADPAT uniform, with a terrain woodland, computer-generated, digital camouflage pattern and black combat boots. CADPAT, issued in 1997 to the Canadian Armed Forces, was the first digital camouflage pattern to be used operationally. The pattern became fully standardized within the Canadian Armed Forces by 2002 completely replacing the olive-drab …
Category archives: Museum Misc
Uniform, Bush
Lightweight service dress known as “T-dubs” (bush uniform) were issued for parades in the summer months. In the early 1960s, battle dress was replaced for field wear by the combat uniform, often referred to merely as “combats”. One of the first postwar uniform innovations was the introduction of the bush uniform in 1949. This uniform was essentially an updated …
Greatcoat, Cap, Scarf
British and Canadian soldiers called this artifact a greatcoat. A greatcoat (also known as a watchcoat) is a large, woolen overcoat designed for warmth and protection against wind and weather. It is made of heavyweight wool. There are six brass buttons arranged in a double-breasted fashion on the front plus a button under the collar so the neck may be …
Uniform, Transport, DND
Canada’s DND (Department of National Defense) has over 20,000 military jobs for civilians in about 40 locations, including overseas. They support men and women in the CAF (Canadian Armed Forces). DND is one of the largest federal government departments. It is part of the Public Service of Canada. DND hires civilian employees to support the CAF. …
Flag, Canadian, Tri-Service Crest
Description: This is the joint service flag of the Canadian Forces. The Canadian Forces (CF) Ensign is flown at CF Bases and used in a miniature form as the rank flag of the Chief of the Defence Staff. The Tri-service badge of Her Majesty’s Canadian Armed Forces. On 25 April 1967 the Canadian House of Commons …
Flag, United Nations
The United Nations flag was approved by General Assembly resolution 167 (II) on 20 October 1947. The resolution states “the flag of the United Nations shall be the official emblem adopted by the General Assembly under the terms of its resolution 92 (I) of 7 December 1946, centered on a light blue ground.” The flag of …
Flag, Canadian, Red Ensign
The British flag used in Canada was the Red Ensign. While it was officially a naval flag used by Canadian ships starting in the 1890s, the Canadian Red Ensign — a combination of the Union Jack and the shield of Canada–had been used unofficially both at sea and on land since the 1870s and was widely …
Flag, Royal Union (Union Jack)
The current “maple leaf” national flag of Canada stands out both at home and abroad as one of the most striking and recognizable symbols representing Canada. While the quest for a national flag for Canada dates to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the flag known today emerged from major social transformations during the …
Hats, Open Field
The field service cap was originally designed for wear during field operations and training, it may now also be worn as an undress cap with full and undress uniforms.
Vehicle, Armored, Recovery, Husky
An armoured recovery vehicle (ARV) is a powerful tank or armoured personnel carrier (APC) modified for military vehicle recovery.