The Canadian Provost Corps, established in 1940, has been integral to Canada’s military police since its origins in 1917. This cabinet showcases key artifacts, including a signaling whistle, distinctive badges, accoutrements, headgear, a holster, webbing, and a red beret, highlighting the Corps’ history and contributions.

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Artifacts

  • Accessories, Police, Military  - image1

    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 …

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    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 …

  • Badges, Military Police - Provo    BADGES & COLLAR DOGS - Copy - Copy

    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 …

  • Drill Cane (Provost Case) 1

    Cane, Drill

    This is a Provost drill cane with Corps insignia used and donated by WO2 Fred Johnson, 13 Provost Company, Winnipeg, MBA military drill cane, also known as a pace stick, is a tool used by non-commissioned officers and cadets in the Canadian military to measure distance, intervals, and pace length. Bugle majors in light infantry, …

  • Provost Holster & White Webbing

    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, …

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    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 …

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    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 …

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    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. …

  • Provost Marshals Trophy in 1964 and 1980 [Provost Case] 2

    Trophy, Provost Marshall

    The 13 Provost Company won the Provost Marshall trophy in 1964. Its successor unit won the trophy in 1980 and 1982. The trophy was awarded to the most efficient/effective militia Military Police unit in Canada based on garrison and field criteria. 15 Military Police Platoon, 1980 Offr Commanding, Maj Nils Lindberg, CD 15 Military Police …

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