BRITAINS SOLDIERS MUSEUM 10174 - Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Horseback

Name: BRITAINS SOLDIERS MUSEUM 10174 - Royal Canadian Mounted Police on Horseback
Brand: Britains

Britains

A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION!!!\n\nFOR COLLECTORS OF 14 YEARS +, THIS IS A DETAILED SCALE MODEL PRODUCED BY WILLIAM BRITAINS (FAMOUS FOR YEARS OF PRODUCING METAL \""TOY\"" SOLDIERS).\n\nBRAND NEW IN BOX\n10174 - Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Male Trooper on Horseback\nFrom its inception in 1873, the North-West Mounted Police (NWMP) relied on skilled riders to carry out police duties across the vast prairies. To break the monotony of endless riding drills, the men commonly competed amongst themselves and performed tricks on horseback. In 1876, some of these tricks and exercises were performed at Fort Macleod, AB which is believed to be the first public performance of the Musical Ride. In 1937, Assistant Commissioner S. T. Wood headed the RCMP contingent at the coronation of King George VI. He was impressed with how strongly the riders\u2019 red tunics stood out against the black horses of the Life Guards of the Household Cavalry. When he became Co;