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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



ORNAMENTATION: Collar Ornaments



collar ornament

1909-1917?
COLLAR ORNAMENT, SEQUOIA

Standard U.S. Army Officer's collar insignia used by rangers at Sequoia National Park

Description: Bronzed, 5/8" letters





collar ornament

1916-1920
COLLAR ORNAMENT, YOSEMITE

Made for Washington B. Lewis by Meyers Military Shop, Washington, D.C. Worn by some rangers at Yosemite National Park.

Description: Bronzed, 1/2" letters





collar ornament

1917-1920
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE COLLAR INSIGNIA

Worn by all uniformed NPS personnel. Stitched directly on collar or on a patch applied to collar

Description: Stitched with bronze colored thread





collar ornament

1920-PRESENT
NAITONAL PARK SERVICE UNIFORM COLLAR ORNAMENTS

Heavy gold plate
1920-presentAll uniformed officers
1928-1961All uniformed personnel
1971-presentAll uniformed personnel
German silver
1920-1928All park rangers
1961-1970All uniformed personnel except superintendents
Bronze, anodized
1920-1928All temporary rangers



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