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Book Cover
Cover Page


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Foreword
Introduction


BADGES

Metal
Cloth
NPS Associated


ORNAMENTATION

Arrowhead Patch
Belt
Buttons
Cap Insignia
Collar Ornaments
Hat
Hatband & Straps
Law Enforcement Insignia
Length-of-Service Insignia
Nametags
Sleeve Brassards
Tie Ornaments & Pins
Miscellaneous


Conclusion
Photofile
Appendix
Bibliography
Notes



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BADGES and UNIFORM ORNAMENTATION
of the NATIONAL PARK SERVICE



BADGES: Metal



badge

1920-1930
UNIFORMED PERSONNEL

1920-1930 Permanent and temporary rangers
1920-1921 All other personnel

Description: Flat, two-piece, nickle-plated (German silver after 1920); D style pin on back
Size: 1-5/8" wide x 1-15/16" high

Made by: Unknown, possibly F.J. Heilberger & Sons, Washington, DC





badge

1921-1928 and 1936-1960
DIRECTORS and SUPERINTENDENTS

1921-1928 Director and assistant directors
1936-1960 Superintendents

Description: Flat; gold filled; D style pin on back
Size: 1-1/4" diameter

Made by: Unknown





badge

1921-1960
SUPERINTENDENTS and OFFICERS

1921-1936 Superintendents
1921-1960 Assistant superintendents
1921 (Jan-Apr) All other officers

Description: Flat, nickel-plated (a few sterling silver badges were also made); D style pin on back
Size: 1-1/4" diameter

Made by: Unknown





badge

1921-1930
CHIEF and ASSISTANT CHIEF RANGERS

Description: Flat; two-piece, gold-plated German silver; D style pin on back
Size: 1-5/8" wide x 1-15/16" high

Made by: Unknown



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