US Parks Service ("Ranger") style hat band?

[DougC]

I was poking around for hat bands last night and saw a picture of a US Parks Services Smokey Bear/Campaign hat band. Does anyone know where to buy or get instructions to make this style of hat band out of leather?

 

[gtdean48]

I have a BSA one that is very similar. You'd probably find them easier than Park Service one.

 

[DougC]

I think I'd have to become a boy scout to wear part of the uniform. But, I could buy one and head to the leather store....

 

[gtdean48]

I think I'd have to become a boy scout to wear part of the uniform. But, I could buy one and head to the leather store....

Probably easier than joining the Park Service!!! I was a ViP = Volunteer In the Park at Andersonville National Park for a few years. You had to be a Park ranger to get the uniform stuff. Even the maintenance crew was not allowed those uniform items.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/workman1b/voll.htm

It also states that you can't wear it unless you really are a park ranger. PERSONALLY, I might try and copy the whole leather band and knot with other decoration. I'm pretty sure that wouldn't get me in much trouble. I did actually see a 12 year old kid get arrested at the Wichita minor league baseball stadium because he was wearing a Wichita Police Department jacket with the embroidered badge.

Later

 

[DougC]

I would give it a shot IF I could get a pattern. I did find a picture of a non-NPS band on page 73 of Snyder's Stetson Hats book. Leather, rings, rivots....

 

[johnnycanuck]

You can have a look here
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/home.aspx
Hope this helps.
Johnny

 

[DougC]

hmmmmm....could be. Thanks. Best part is that I know where the Tandy place is in town...

 

[DougC]

Took a shot and sent a note to Buckaroo Hatters...they might have what I'm looking for!!!!!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

You are wanting a Campaign hat.

 

[DougC]

Nope--got one. Just want the leather hat band...without the USNPS initials. But, I'm putting it on a cowboy hat. I haven't worn the campaign hat snce I was 13.

 

[Rick Blaine]

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