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Book Cover
Cover Page


MENU

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



ORNAMENTATION: Cap Insignia



ornament

1930-PRESENT
STANDARD HAT BAND ORNAMENT

1930-1981Standard hat band
1932-1961Cap chin strap
1940-1953Sun helmet

Description: 1930-1981: sterling silver, oxidized; 1981-1984: gold plated; 1984-present: solid brass
Size: 1" wide x 5/8" high





ornament

1936-1964
MEN'S SKI CAP

Description: 3/4" high gold letters embroidered directly onto cap fount





ornament

1940-1960
BOATMAN'S HAT

Worn on Navy blue Boatman's hat

Description: gold bullion on Navy blue fabric
Size: 1-5/8" diameter





ornament

early 1940s-1960
WOMEN'S "OVERSEAS" HAT

Description: gold plated ornament, same as used on collars and coat lapels
Size: 3/4" wide x 1/2" high



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