The name started to be used after the 1872–1876 regulations, which introduced a black felt hat-which could be drab after 1883-for fatigue use derived from the types popularized during the American Civil War. The crease was influenced by the designs of the sombreros worn by the Mexican Vaqueros. Army mounted troops posted to the far-west sometimes wore wide-brimmed civilian hats, which were more practical than the regulation shakos and forage caps then issued. The origins of the hat can be traced to the 1840s when U.S. It should not be confused with the Stetson style cowboy hat, which has a different brim and crease, nor a slouch hat. The hat is most commonly worn as part of a uniform, by such organizations as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the New Zealand Army, United States Park Rangers, and Scouts. The campaign hat is occasionally referred to as a Stetson, derived from its origin in the company's Boss of the Plains model in the late 19th century. 1910sĪ campaign hat, sometimes called campaign cover, is a broad-brimmed felt or straw hat, with a high crown, pinched symmetrically at the four corners. Like the 2018 helmet-shaped coin, this RCMP tribute piece comes in a custom-shaped capsule and clamshell insert that were specially designed to protect your new collectible.Broad-brimmed felt or straw hat, with a high crown, pinched symmetrically at the four corners A campaign hat used by the Legion of Frontiersmen, c. Since it wasn't part of the uniform at thattime, members paid for the hats themselves, but that changed once it was adopted as part of the official uniform. The hat has a wide brim that helps shield the eyes and face from the elements, and that's why some members of the North-West Mounted Police (a predecessor to today's RCMP) preferred it to the standard issue pith helmet or pillbox cap for patrol duty. It wasn't part of the official uniform until 1904. bullion coin (bottom), and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt (top). The obverse also includes the word 'CANADA', the face value '25 DOLLARS', a miniature version of the RCMP rider featured on the Royal Canadian Mint's 2020 2oz. On the obverse, the RCMP motto 'MAINTIENS LE DROIT' (Defending the Law) is engraved on the brim along with the commemorative dates '1920 – 2020' to mark 100 years since the organization was renamed the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and took on its federal policing mandate. For an added touch of authenticity, a special frosting beneath the gold plating on the reverse mimics the textured look of felt while the leather band is re-created using a brown gold surface plating technique (a first). This gold-plated coin was engineered to be a pure silver 3D replica of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police uniform hat.The reverse is a top view of the iconic hat and its Montana peak crown. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.LIMITED MINTAGE: Only 6,500 of these coins are available worldwide.

It's also the perfect giftor collectible to honour and recognize a friend orloved one's years of service as a member of the RCMP. A MUST HAVE FOR YOUR COLLECTION: Whether it's for the love of a Canadian icon or minting innovations, our latest featof engineering is the perfect new addition to your growing collection.EXTRA NOD: On the obverse, the brim includes the RCMP motto and the miniature image of an RCMP rider on horseback, as seen on the Royal Canadian Mint's 2020 2 oz.The merger established the RCMP as Canada's national police service. A CANADIAN CELEBRATION: This coin is part of our salute to theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police on the 100th anniversary of the merger of the Royal North-West Mounted Police and the Dominion Police.LOOKS LIKE FELT: On the reverse, special frosting beneath the gold plating mimics the look of felt-just like a real RCMP hat.

FIRST-TIME USE OF BROWN GOLD: Another first: a special brown gold surface plating technique helps capture the look of the hat's leather band made out of bronze.

AN ICONIC SYMBOL: The wide-brimmed hat is instantly recognizable and, along with the RCMP's famous Red Serge tunic, is a world-famous icon that is synonymous with law and order in Canada.

NEW SHAPE! Introducing our very first 3D RCMP hat coin! Designed as a replica of the RCMP uniform hat, this 2020 salute to Canada's national police force features a taller crown and sharper angles than the helmet-shaped 2018 Lest We Forget coin.

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