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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: Tie Ornaments & Pins



nametag

1963
ENAMELED ARROWHEAD TIE TACK

Authorized to be worn by all uniformed employees. Superintendent had the option of specifying gold or silver trim.

Description: gold or silver with multi-color enamel fill
Size: 5/8" wide x 3/4" high





nametag

1966-1969
PARKSCAPE USA TIE TACK

Optional until 1968, then replaced arrowhead.

Description: silver with black fill
Size: 9/16" wide x 9/16" high





nametag

1969-1974
OFFICIAL NPS UNIFORM TIE TACK

Arrowhead tie lack reinstated in 1974.

Description: gold with green and black enamel
Size: 9/16" wide by 9/16" high





nametag

1976-1977
OPTIONAL AMERICAN BICENTENNIAL TIE TACK

Description: gold with black enameled ribbon on top, AMERICAN BICENTENIAL in ribbon
Size: 1/4" wide x 1" high
Made by: V.H. Blackinton & Company, Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts





nametag

1974-PRESENT
OFFICIAL ARROWHEAD TIE TACK

Description: gold
Size: 11/16" wide x 3/4" high



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