The Nickle Resolution grew out of the discontent with the manner in which honours were awarded immediately after World War I.
The Canadian government passed the recommendation for creating the honour on to the Dominions Office, who had experience with drafting Royal Warrants.
Bennett countersigned the Royal Warrant 15 December 1934 signifying that the King was acting on the advice of his Canadian Ministry.
Members of a number of other provincial and national law enforcement agencies, which over the years have been amalgamated with the RCMP, are also eligible provided they meet the award criteria.
The reverse depicts the heraldic badge of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with the inscription "For Long Service and Good Conduct".
To denote twenty-five years of service the clasp is a bronze bar with a single five pointed star.