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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: Buttons
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1909-1911
FOREST SERVICE BUTTON, 1907
First documented button to be used on a park ranger uniform.
Used by rangers at Sequoia National Park.
Description: brass, with bronze finish
Size: large 15/16" diameter
small 5/8" diameter
Made by: maker of buttons used on park ranger uniforms unknown
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1911
U.S. ARMY BUTTON, 1903
Used on uniforms supplied by Parker, Bridget & Company, Washington, D.C.
Description: bras, with bronze finish
Size: large 15/16" diameter
small 5/8" diameter
Made by: maker of buttons used on park ranger uniforms unknown
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1912
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BUTTON
Used on uniforms supplied by Sigmund Eisner, Red Bank, New Jersey
Description: brass, with bronze finish;
backstamp |
1912-early 1920s - SIGMUND EISNER, RED BANK;
1920s - WATERBURY BUTTON CO. |
Size: large 7/8" diameter
small 5/8" diameter
Made by: Waterbury Button Company, Waterbury, Connecticut
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1930s-present
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BUTTON
This is the standard NPS button used today
Description: brass, chemical oxidized finish;
backstamp WATERBURY CO'S, WATERBURY, CONN.
Size: large 15/16" diameter
small 5/8" diameter
Made by: Waterbury Button Company, Waterbury, Connecticut
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