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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



ORNAMENTATION: Buttons



button

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





button

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





button

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





button

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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