Cover Page

Foreword

Introduction

Badges

Insignia

Arrowhead patch

Belt

Buttons

Cap insignia

Collar ornaments

Hat

Hatband & straps

Nametags

Service insignia

Sleeve brassards

Tie ornaments & pins

Optional

Conclusion

Photofile

Notes

National Park Service Uniforms Badges and Insignia 1894-1991	Number 1
Miscellaneous Badges

The following specialized badges are listed separately. Among these are prototypes that were never approved for use and metal badges issued to fire control personnel.

1955 PROPOSED RANGER BADGE Design submitted by Frank F. Kowski Dapped, silver-plated brass, oxidized Only three prototypes made
Unknown PROPOSED RANGER BADGE Donated to the NPS Badge Collection by Michael Mastrangelo Parts of badge soldered to pierced brass shield; silver-plated center medallion soldered to shield
1932-1946 FIRE GUARD Bronze, oxidized, consecutively numbered Before this badge was issued, fire guards used standard ranger badges when needed
1946 FIRE CONTROL AIDE Dapped, bronze This badge issued for one year only. "Aide" was changed to "aid" in 1947.
1947-1960 FIRE CONTROL SUPERVISOR Dapped, silver-plated Regulations do not mention this badge, but there are numerous examples extant
1947-present FIRE CONTROL AID Dapped, bronze, oxidized

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