RCMP Red Serge
September 10th, 2006
Design:
Client: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Date:
“The Red Serge is the formal and ceremonial uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It consists of a scarlet military dress-style coat, replete with a low-neck collar, brass buttons, and golden braided ornamentation with a white cotton T-shirt underneath. The riding breeches are “midnight blue” with exaggerated bulges at the hips and a yellow strapping down the outside seam of each leg. The breeches are always worn with braces. Finishing off the Red Serge are brown leather riding boots, known as High Browns, a chocolate brown wide-brimmed Stetson with a glass-flat brim, and the ever-present side-arm in a brown leather holster on a brown Sam Browne belt. A white pistol lanyard is worn around the neck and connected to the side arm.
The Red Serge is not worn when an officer is on duty during a normal shift, but reserved for occasions such as civic ceremonies, as a visual representative of the security force for government dignitaries, and during public relations-related special events such as school career days.”
A couple of interesting asides, the RCMP is one of the few forces in the world that allows their uniform to blend in local dress, Indigenious members can wear braids or Sikes wear their turbins. Despite a brief relationship with Disney, this outift has become an internationally known and recognized Canadian symbol.
-Todd Falkowsky
Learn more at www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Entry Filed under: Symbols
47 Comments Add your own
1. Dan Walther | November 14th, 2006 at 17:47
I am interested in purchasing an RCMP Jacket for the Masonic Shrine Legion of Honor.
2. jackie morris | February 17th, 2009 at 19:56
We have rcmp jacket possibly for sale,it is a mens size,not large, absolutely perfect condition,it is a staff sergeants jacket,it has lapel badges, also it has sharp shooters badges,
Regards
Jackie and Karl
3. Mario Pancino | March 27th, 2009 at 08:27
Please advise if this jacket is still available
Thank you
Mario Pancino
mario40@att.net
4. Alain from Switzerland | March 31st, 2009 at 13:32
please, would you like to tell me if you have at date this jaket for sale ? What the price for it.
I am retired Gov. Service and a Have badges and 1 uniform colection (Not from Canada).
Thank you very much for response if possible.
My E-Mail is: alpensui@primus.ca
I am now in Montreal until june 2009.
Have a great week and sory for bad English.
Alain PEN
5. Dennis | August 19th, 2009 at 15:42
I am an RCMP member, and was wondering if anyone has a formal dress sam brown for sale. I would need the brown leather belt, shoulder strap, and handcuff pouch as well as all the clips that belong on the belt. Please feel free to email me if you have one for sale.
Thanks again
6. rodney | August 25th, 2009 at 23:44
There are some available if you look in the right military/police surplus store. I find the ones for my collection at a small store in new westminster. There are several in town, check them all out. I paid 50$ for mine including the cross strap and the keepers. It did not include the holster, hand cuff case, or magazine case. It seems to be a slightly different design as the clips are different, but otherwise it seems to be pretty close. The owner of the store claims to have the full accessories available if you want them
7. Dennis | September 2nd, 2009 at 22:29
Could you possible email me the contact information of this store? I have looked locally, talked to other members, and looked all over the net and havent been able to find one? If you could just email me with any information you have at dennis_and_sheryl@hotmail.com that would be great
thanks
8. Greg | September 20th, 2009 at 13:59
I know a couple retired members who would possibly sell some old kit, including their Red Serge, so please contact me at gdoell@hotmail.com and I can see what I can get for you.
9. roland | September 25th, 2009 at 15:37
I am searching for RCMP breeches (pants) and boots (size 8-10)..anybody out there know where I can find them
roland@varsitypainting.com
10. Louis Brunet | September 30th, 2009 at 22:43
Hi! I’v got one (summer-fall) jacket mint condition Smal size
and a Red Serge very mint condition Small size to
if any one is interested please contac me at
louis.brunet3@videotron.ca
raisonnable price
11. Dennis | October 3rd, 2009 at 21:12
Greg– I emailed you from my work account about you possibly knowing people wanting to sell their Sam Brown.
Thanks alot for the help. Hope to hear back from you soon.
Thanks,
Dennis
12. mark | October 4th, 2009 at 21:01
Hi there,
I’m looking for a complete Red serge dress kit – 42-44 tall. If anyone has one or a contact to someone who does please let me know
Thanks
Mark
13. Greg | October 11th, 2009 at 13:20
Mark, contact me at gdoell@hotmail.com, I should be able to get you some of the stuff you are looking for.
Greg
14. Louis Brunet | October 19th, 2009 at 20:10
Hi! I’ve got the brown serge complet with pant, tie, shirt if any one interested let me know . They are super rare. And the price will be raisonnable to.
louis.brunet3@videotron.ca
15. George | October 19th, 2009 at 20:58
Hello Everyone,
I am looking to purchase a complete Red Serge uniform. I have been collecting uniforms, both current and historical, for many years, and the Red Serge uniform is one of the few still missing.
(Size 42-44 is preferred, but ok with other sizes.)
If you have one, or know of a source or store, please let me know.
My contact is MAPLEKANN@AOL.COM. Thanks.
GK from Los Angeles CA
16. Susanne | October 21st, 2009 at 01:15
Hi everyone, I am doing a research project on the Red Serge uniform. Does the Sam Browne belt go over the left or right shoulder? Photos on the web of RCMP show the left shoulder, but television shows and Sam Browne’s wiki it shows the right shoulder.
Any suggestions would be most appreciated, thank you. I’ve bookmarked your discussion.
17. Louis Brunet | October 21st, 2009 at 15:55
To Suzanne
Always on the left shoulder and this is notting to do if you are a lefty shooter or right hand shooter
Louis
18. Dennis | October 21st, 2009 at 23:40
Correct me if I am wrong, but the shoulder strap goes over the left shoulder for a regular Non-commissioned officer (Constable, Corporal, Sargeant, etc) and over the right shoulder for a commissioned officer (Assistant Commissioner, etc)
19. Helen Brennick | November 2nd, 2009 at 13:34
Hi. I need 3 RCMP uniforms for a short film I am making at Moorpark College in Moorpark California, U.S. I am limited by a small budget as I am financing this film myself and I lost my job. However I have about $250 for the 3 uniforms. Hopefully that will include the boots. You can email me at brennick100@yahoo.com. Thanks! :>
20. Evan Colleir | November 26th, 2009 at 13:23
I am looking for a RCMP pea coat, on that would be 42 – 44 ish, It should be navy blue with a red liner, I doesnt matter if there are patches on it, or not, hopefully in good condition. Let me know evan.collier@shaw.ca send pictures along with reply if interested. Thanks.
21. darrick baxter | November 29th, 2009 at 00:48
Hello,
I to am a collector of RCMP pieces including stamps, pins, books, postcards and more. I am looking for a pair of RCMP Strathcona boots to complete my uniform. Size 12.
Please email me if you have a pair or know of a pair for sale. All emails are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
22. Niels Lausten | December 22nd, 2009 at 20:52
I am looking for a RCMP red Serge 42-44
23. Karl | December 25th, 2009 at 09:02
Looking to purchase a Red Serge and Breeches
in a larger size if anyone can help
Need a 40 breeches and a 46 jacket
24. Glenn | January 10th, 2010 at 14:33
I have a complete RCMP Uniform used by me during my service in the RCMP. It includes stetson, red serge, sam brown, with holster, speed loader pouch handcuff pouch, lanyard, high brown boots with spurs, breeches, and a brown serge and a used shabrack (MP horse blanket) as well.
Email me if you are interested. Serious collectors only. I also have an assortment of RCMP pins and a couple of RCMP limited edition prints.
25. Francis | January 10th, 2010 at 21:21
Glenn, I am interested. Please e-mail me so we can correspond, your e-mail doesn’t show in your post.
Also for the rest of ya,
I am looking for a RCMP pea coat, size 40 – 46 ish in good conditions. It should be navy blue with a red liner. If you have one for sale please e-mail me at eagle_frank@hotmail.com
Thanks.
26. Greg | January 12th, 2010 at 19:34
Glenn – do you have any NWMP or RNWMP items for sale? Please contact me at gdoell@hotmail.com. Also, what do you want for the shabraque?
27. Sgt. Larry Burden | January 13th, 2010 at 09:30
I am the manager of the RCMP Intellectual Property Office and I would like to advise everyone that the sale and trade of RCMP uniforms and kit is illegal. RCMP uniforms are the property of the Crown (government) and do not cease to the property of Crown.
Furthermore the commercial depiction of the RCMP uniforms, marks etc. is protected by trademark law in Canada and internationally. All requests to use the image of the RCMP must be made through my office at RCMP National Head Quarters in Ottawa.
It is also an offence under the RCMP Act for a member of the RCMP to sell his or her uniform and or kit.
For additional information or request to use RCMP intellectual propery please contact:
RCMP
Intellectual Property Office
1200 Vanier Blvd.
Ottawa, ON
Canada, K1A 0R2
28. t shirt design | January 24th, 2010 at 20:52
Even if you are on the right track- you will get run over if you just sit there.
29. Neil McRury | January 24th, 2010 at 21:24
I am looking for an RCMP Pea Jacket, of the type that was phased out years back…size 48 to 50.
Hi Larry…long time no chat….
Any ideas?
Cheers
30. Yomicrex | February 7th, 2010 at 22:37
I am looking to get a Pea jacket size 44 or larger if anyone has one please email me. I am also looking for collar dogs from the 60/70 and longshank spurs for my congress boots and highbrowns so please email me if anyone has any of this for sale to current member.
Thanks
31. Bob | February 12th, 2010 at 19:57
Can someone please explain why the RCMP pants bulge at the hips? Is there a functional purpose to this? Thanks.
32. Simon | February 16th, 2010 at 19:22
Hey Glenn what’s your email?
33. Bruce | February 22nd, 2010 at 11:44
I have a couple Red Surge’s with britches, strathcona boots
pea jacket,
250-744-2911 Bruce
34. Arthur | February 24th, 2010 at 13:37
I have my father’s RNWMP red serge jacket with all brass buttons and neck and shoulder badges, also blue breeches from when he served in the northwest in 1919-20. Does anyone know the value of these items. Thanks in advance.
35. Jon W | March 5th, 2010 at 13:46
Hi Glenn, what is your email. Interested in the shabrack. Please contact me at jonkwhite@hotmail.com
Thanks.
36. Louis Brunet | March 10th, 2010 at 23:09
I’ve got a peajacket size 40 or 42 avalable
Bruce could you contac me on my email if you get a red serge size 42 at louis.brunet3@videotron.ca
thank you
Louis
37. Brian | March 17th, 2010 at 00:59
Looking for a size 48ish Pea Jacket. Can discuss further if located. Please e-mail….been looking a long time.
38. Megan | March 25th, 2010 at 11:52
I’m looking for some photos of the back, shoulders and collar of the red serge jacket. Is there someone who has one that could send me some really good detail shots?
I’m a historic costume seamstress and one of my clients wants me to copy the Red Serge. I can find tons of front shots, but none of the back.
Thanks!
39. Louise Menard | April 16th, 2010 at 12:03
I have two female Red Serge Kits for sale (size 10):
- Red Serge
- Breeches
- High Brown Boots
- Stetsons
Please contact me…Louise
40. Greg | April 19th, 2010 at 10:13
Louise, please contact me at gdoell@hotmail.com
41. Paula Tonemah | April 24th, 2010 at 08:38
Looking for Red Serge please contact me at saygoon@gwtc.net
42. Hank Moorlag | May 4th, 2010 at 07:28
I’m looking for a NWMP officer’s belt and cross strap. Contact me at hmoorlag [@] northwestel.net
43. Jennifer | May 9th, 2010 at 16:30
i am looking for anything to do with NWMP or RCMP my husband is a member and a collector. any of the older issues kit would be amazing as he still has all his issued gear and its the same as what is currently issued. Peacoats, buttons, cuffs, pins, anything really please email me if you have anything youd be willing to part with.
jenner.murray@gmail.com
44. pat | May 13th, 2010 at 18:30
Looking for a pair of breeches and stetson.
45. pat | May 14th, 2010 at 05:55
Looking for a pair of breeches and stetson
contact me at plmiller@verizon.net
46. Shayne | May 20th, 2010 at 00:13
Arthur, Contact me at skborr@telus.net and i can fill you in on the value of your old items.
47. tim | August 2nd, 2010 at 06:08
hi,
i´m looking for a pair of breeches, any size. it´s for the hh police museum. we have a complete red serge, except the breeches. would be great.
please contact at.joeckel@gmx.de
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