Canadian Forces Provost Corps OD Green Armband Brassard

The Canadian Forces Provost Corps OD Green Armband Brassard is a military identification item used by members of the Canadian Forces Provost Corps. This brassard is composed of olive drab (OD) green fabric, reflecting standard military color schemes for field use. Typically, such brassards were worn on the upper arm, secured with straps or elastic bands. They served to identify personnel of the military police, allowing for quick visual recognition during operations, exercises, or everyday duties. The brassard commonly features printed or stitched markings, such as “PROVOST” or insignia, indicating the wearer’s role within the corps. The Canadian Forces Provost Corps operated as the policing branch of the Canadian military from 1940 until amalgamation into the Canadian Forces Military Police in 1968. This item is representative of military police equipment from that period and offers insight into uniform standards and identification practices within Canada’s armed forces.