Royal North-West Mounted Police RNWMP Large Size Button

This item is a Royal North-West Mounted Police (RNWMP) large size button, historically used as part of uniform dress. The RNWMP, established in 1873, was the forerunner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and played an important role in Canadian law enforcement until its transition in 1920. The button typically features the force’s insignia, which may include the crown and initials, rendered in a metal such as brass. Large size buttons were commonly affixed to the tunic fronts, serving both functional and decorative purposes. The button’s dimensions, design details, and patina can provide information about its specific era and use within the RNWMP. Items like these are of interest to collectors of police memorabilia and Canadian military history, as they offer material connection to early Canadian federal policing. This example remains a representative artifact from the period prior to the formation of the modern RCMP.