North-West Mounted Police NWMP 1885 Veterans Medal X 2

The North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) 1885 Veterans Medal was issued to commemorate service during the North-West Rebellion of 1885 in Canada. This listing consists of two original NWMP 1885 Veterans Medals. The medals are struck in silver and bear the obverse effigy of Queen Victoria. The reverse features the inscription “North West Canada 1885” within a laurel wreath, signifying its association with the historic events in the Canadian territories. Each medal is suspended from the original red and blue ribbon, representing the colors of the NWMP. These medals were awarded to members of the North-West Mounted Police in recognition of their role in safeguarding law and order during the conflicts that occurred in the region. The NWMP 1885 Veterans Medal holds historical significance as a tangible artifact from the period, reflecting the contributions and service of the force in a formative era for Canadian law enforcement history.