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Gold National Park Ranger Superintendent Badge and Sterling Silver badge for all others

Superintendent Badge

V.H. Blackinton & Co. Inc.
1968 – 1970

In 1968 the NPS adopted the new DOI seal for its badge. The gold-filled "National Park Ranger" badge was reserved for superintendents.

Gold-filled sterling silver. L 4.8, W 4, T 1 cm
NPS History Collection, HFCA 1946


Other Personnel Badge

1968 – 1970

The new silver "National Park Ranger" badge was worn by all other personnel, blurring the line between law enforcement rangers and rangers with other duties.

Sterling silver. L 4.8, W 4.1, T 1 cm
NPS History Collection, HFCA 1946