Uniform, Military
Object
- Accession Number
- OBJ_0031700
- Classification
- Main garment
- Status Symbols
- Culture
- Canadian
- Date
- 1914 – 1918
- Description
- Blue tunic with brass buttons; three brass ranks on the shoulder strap indicating the rank of Captain; R.C.A.M.C. pin on each shoulder; blue skirt.
- Description
- Blue tunic with brass buttons; three brass ranks on the shoulder strap indicating the rank of Captain; R.C.A.M.C. pin on each shoulder; blue skirt.
- History of Use
- More than 3,000 nurses served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC) in WWI, including 2,504 overseas. Nicknamed "bluebirds" because of their blue uniforms and white veils, Canada's Nursing Sisters saved lives by assisting with medical operations and by caring for convalescing soldiers. More than 4000 women served as military nurses during the Second World War after the CAMC became the RCAMC (Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps) playing a vital role in the care and comfort of wounded soldiers, sailors, and airmen.
The Service Dress was considered the work uniform, and consisted of a tunic, skirt, belt, and veil. The Service Dress could also be worn for ceremonial purpose and was sometimes accompanied by a long navy blue coat or a navy cape lined with red in colder weather.
http://camc.wordpress.com/2012/03/09/ww1-canadian-nursing-sister-uniform-part-1-service-dress/
http://artefact.museumofhealthcare.ca/?p=79 - Record Rights
- Digby House
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