Canada, Dominion. An Other Ranks Royal North West Mounted Police Field Service Jacket, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with a red

the reverse with a red enameld central medallion inscribed “Al Merito Colonial” (For Colonial Merit)

slight discoloration on gilt coating

screw back version

an extremely fine case

constructed of silver with a red and white enameled cross

Canada, Dominion. An Other Ranks Royal North West Mounted Police Field Service Jacket, c.1917 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse with a redIntroduced in 1917 to align with the style of functionality of military dress prevalent at the time, the khaki duck field service jacket was primarily worn in warmer months from its introduction into the 1920's. Manufactured in a heavy, durable reddish brown khaki, it features four front pockets with the bottom pockets with lightly scalloped flaps and issued without buttons. The upper pockets are pleated and sealed with brass, unmarked kings crown