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OFFICE OF CIVILIAN DEFENSE
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
O M L A I R PAT R O L
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
WASHLNGTON, JULY 24~ 1942
Subject:
Civil Air Patrol Insignia
To:
Wing C om~anders
i. After this date, all inquiries concerning the purchase of CAP insignia should be addressed to the Insignia Officer
of the Office of Civilian Defense, Dupont Circle Building, Washington, D. C.
2. The directions set forth in GM-29 with reference
to the purchase of Pilot Wings, Observer Wings, Cap Insignia,
Shoulder Insignia, and Arm Bands, are rescinded and superseded by
this memorandum.
3. The following articles of insignia may be purchased
direct from the manufacturers listed on the reverse side:
Pilot Wings
Observer Wings
Cap Insignia
M a j o r, C a p t a i n , i s t L t . , 2 n d L t .
(Army Rank Insignia)
Air Corps Collar Insignia
(All Sterling)
CAP cut-out letters
(Sterling Silver)
Shoulder Insignia
Arm Bands
Earle L. Johnson
National Commander
By:
~<
/ / -
~ck Vilas
/ Executive Officer
M-1959
\
"
~M/~JFACTURERS LICENSED TO 2~E, SELL ~ND DISTRBUTE CIVIL AIR PATROL
OFFICIAL I~TIC I~S
Sleeve Insignia (wlt/~ U. S. ) for Uniforms
Gemsco
3 9 5 F o u r t h Av e n u e
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
Embroidered on felt
25¢ each
Universal Uniform Company
Van Wert
Ohio
Embroidered on cotton twill
25# each (attached to uniform)
Cap lusi~nla for Uniforms
George J. ~ayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silver
49# each button back
56# each safety catch
5# each extra gold plated
George J. Mayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silvcr
90# each Pilot Wings
75# each Observer Wings
The Nobbins Company
Attleboro
~ssachuset~s
Sterling silver
75# each
E~o ~bb~n~ Comp&ny
Attleboro
~ssachusetts
Sterling silver
$1.00 each Pilot Wings
75# each Observer Wings
George J. ~ycr Compm%y
Indianapolis
Indiana
S t e r l i n g s i l v e r, B a s i c i n s i g n e
o n l y, ~ i n c h i n d i a m e t e r
26# each, plain stud back
28~ each button back
34# each safety catch
5~ each extra ~old plated
Decalcomanias
National Decolcomanla Corporation
236-40 North 60th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 "
5# each
12"
35¢ each
30"
$1.25 each
M-1959
ColelI~n L~p and Stove Company
Wichita
Kans&s
Sales prices va~jing according
to size subject to the approval of the aporopriato Wing
Colander ~id Director of
Civiliom Defense
O~FIOE OF CIVIL.IAN~FENSE
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
CIVIL AIR PATROL
G~-47-A
N AT I O I ~ L ~ U A R T E ~ S
WASHINGTON, AUGUST Z, 1942
Subject:
Civil Air Patrol Insignia
To:
All Unit Commanders
i. After this date, all inq~liries concerning Civil Air
Patrol Ii0FPICIAL A~ICLES" should be addressed to the Insignia 0ffictr
of the Office of Civilian Defense, Dupont Circle Building, Washington,
D. C. ("Official Articles" for the Civil Air Patrol are those articles,
embodying the patented three-bladed pro~ellcr design, prescribed by the
Director of Civilian Defense and listed~in Section 5 of the enclosed
Supplementary Order No. B dated May 28, 19~ to 0CD Regulation 3, aad
in Amsndmeni No. 2 of this order dated July 28, 1942. These "Official . "
Articles" m~vy bc manufactured, sold and distributed only by manufacturers
licensed by the Washington office of the Office of Civilian Defense. Other
authorized insignia not embodying the basic GAP design, such as insignia of
~-~]~m--~C%-ers,
e%c.,
are
ne~
"oYYi~i~i
~S"
of
the
.
~overning "effici~ ~ar~I~. ) ............................................ T .....
2. The directions set fotth in GM-29 with reference te
the purchase of official articles are rescinded and euoerseded by this
memorandum. The corrected procedure for manufs~turers-to be~me~llcene@d
to man~actuxe, sell and distribute "~fficial articles" is ~et forth in
~-40 dated July ~, 19@3, which memorandum will remain in effect.
3. Manufacturers licensed te date to manufacture, s ell, and
distribute Civil Air Patrol "Official Articles" are listed herewith. All
orders for "officip~ articles" will be placed direct with them by the Wing,
G r o u p o r S q u a d r o n S u p p l y O f fi c e r, a s s e t f o r t h i n p a r a g r a p h N o . B e f G M - 4 0 ,
d a t e d J u l y 2 , 1 9 4 2 . Yo u w i l l b e n o t i fi e d w h e n a d d i t i o n a l m a n u f a c t u r e r s
are licensed.
Sleeve Insignia (with U.
G ~ S C O
$ 9 5 ~ o u r t h Av e n u e
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
Embroidered on felt
M-2070
Universal Uniform Company
Va n N e r t
Ohio
Embroidered on cotton twill
~# each (attached to uniforr
Silver Buttons for Bl~use
The Watsrbtlr~ttcn Oompany '
Waterbury
""
Connecticut
Large (SS line)
Small (24 line)
$15.O~per gross
lO.OO per gross
One set consists of four large an~ Six small buttons. Coat. per Jet8@. Not less than 15 sets will Be sold. Cost for 15 sets - ~12.60.
Cap Insl~la (eterlin~ silver) (for wear on overseas cap)
The Green Company
-lOiS Walnut Street
K a n s a s C i t y, M i s s o u r i
Sterling silver
George J. Mayer Oompany
Indianapoli-s
Indiana
Sterlim~
49# each
56~ each
5# each
silver
button back
safety catch
extra.gold plated
.
70# each
The Hobbins gompany
Attleborm
Massachusetts
S t e r l i n g
s i l v e r
75 each
" W
'
P
t
. . . . . . . . . . .
:'"
. . .
0
George J. Mayer Ge~pany
Indianapolis
In,dana
Sterling silver
90# each Pilot WlngB plus tax
75 each Observer Wi~s plus tax
The Green Co mpany
1016 Walnut Street
E a n s a e O i t y, M i s s o u r i
Sterling silver
$i.00 each Pilot Wings tax in~ludad
75# each Observer Wings tax included
The Robblns Company~
Attleboro
Massachusetts
Sterling silver
$I.00 each Pilot Wings tax included
75¢ each Observer Wings tax included
--
Lapel Pina (~or Civilia~ wear)
George J. Mayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silver, Basic insigne
0 n l y, ½ i n c h i n d i a m e t e r
26¢ each, plain stud back
28 each button back
$4 each safety catch
M-2070
Stav EngravingOompany
Houston
Te x a s
Sterling silver, lapel wi~s
l~ inches in length
90¢ each delivered, tax included
(}~nimumorders of SS pins)
,.
Decalcomaulas
National Decalcomania Corporation
236-40 North 60th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4"
S~ each
12" SS# each
30"$I. 25 each
0oleman Lamp 2~ad Stove Company
Wichita
Kansas
Sales prices varying according
to size subject to the approvsl
of the appropriate Wing Commander
an~ Director of Civilian Defense
Dura-Products Manufacturing On.
1 4 0 7 - 2 1 F i f t h S t r e e t , S . W.
Canton, Ohio
Aircraft Decalcomanias
18"
diameter
32# each
2Q"
"
42# each
24"
20"
"
"
SO# each
?0# each
Automobile Decalcomanias
diameter
4"
55~-# each
"
21# each
12"
Automobile License Plate Emblems ..........
Dura-Products ~nufacturing Co.
1 4 0 7 - 2 1 F i f t h S t r ~ e t p S . W.
Canton, Ohio
Duratuff (composition material), 4" in diameter
9# .eaah 4. The following companies arc sources of supply for the listed
items of Civil Air Patrol insignia not embodying the patented three-blade
propeller design. Orders for items listed should b~ placed direct with
t h e c o m p a n i e s b y t h e W i n g , G r o u p o r S q u a d r o n S u p p l y O f fi c e r. T h e r e m a y
be local concerns in a position to furnish these items, if so purchase
locally:
CAP Cut-Out Letters -- Wing and Pro~llo~
.
. .: (Sterling Silver)
The Robbins Company
Attleboro
I~ssachusett s
Letters CAP
50# each - $i.00 per pair
Arm[ Rank Insignia
~he Bobbins .Gcmpa~v
Attleborn
Massachusetts
75# per pair
Wing and Prnpeller
SO# each - $1.00 per pair
Red Sle~ve Braid for OfficersI Blous~s,
Piping for Caps, All Personnel
A. H. Rice Company
1440 Brnadway
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
M-207Q
I0# to 12# per yard
(Order not less than $6 yards per
order)
}/ede-Up Red Shoulder Loops (with 4 snaps)
The Gemseo dom~:~ny
395 Fourth Avenue
New Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
~0# per set ~ Sets of iO
5 . T h e C i v i l A i r p a t r o l n o w h a s a n o f fi c i a l u r l i f o r m , h o w e v e r,
National Headquarters does not have a priority for its purchase.
6. The auShorized enlisted men's uniform with blouse undoubtedly
~annot be acquired. Therefore, th@ use of the tan leather-jack~,t, with red
shoulder straps, ~ilI be continued.
7. Flight Officers will wear the santo uniform as th~ commissioned
officers, the shoulder rank insignia being that of the Junior Warrs/it
Officer U. S. i. (single brown enamel bar with gold stripe cross-wise).
8. 'Non-co~missioned officers and private first-class chevrons ~ill~'~
h a v e t o b e m a d e u p l o c a l l y. T h e s t a n d a r d A r, ~ : c h e v r o n m a y b e p u r c h a s e d , t h e
background removed, and a red backgro~uud substituted.
9. The silver ~ing and propeller collar orn~lent will net be worn
on the officers' cap, as stated in GI'--&5, 2-b. The only authorized cap
ornament for all Civil Air Patrol personnel is the "ulue disc, %~hite triangle
with red three-bladed propeller super-Lnposed.
10. Commissioned officers end flight officers will not wear collar
prnaments on the shirt ~hen the blouse is "-~orn.
1h The Air Corps O. D. blouse with red sheulder loops and red
s l e e v e b r a i d i s s p e c i fi e d f o r c o m m i s s i o n e d o f fi c e r s ' w e a r. T h a t b l o u s e
has a .served-on belt without buckle. No other belt will be worn.
12. G~-&5 specified the over-seas cap with tea piping. Note: No
other cap or hat is authorized for officers or e~.isted persorknel.
13. Silver buttons, embodxing the triar~le and propeller design,
are authorized for wear on all outer garment atricles of tlie official
uniform in place of th~ cold army buttons.
li. Strike sentence 3, paragraph 2.k.~5 and insert in lieu
thereof: In emergencies, an arm band b~aring the CAP shouldgr emblem with
U. S. may be worn on civilian clothes.
~-2070
- 5 15. This memorandum supersedes G~-~7, which will he removed
from the files.
By direction of National Co~mtuder JOHNSON:
/6ack Vilas
i Executive Officer
Enclosures,
OCD Supplementary Order i:o. 2 t o C C D R e g u l a t i o n s 2
OCD
"
"
"
" - Amendment # 2.
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
O M L A I R PAT R O L
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
WASHLNGTON, JULY 24~ 1942
Subject:
Civil Air Patrol Insignia
To:
Wing C om~anders
i. After this date, all inquiries concerning the purchase of CAP insignia should be addressed to the Insignia Officer
of the Office of Civilian Defense, Dupont Circle Building, Washington, D. C.
2. The directions set forth in GM-29 with reference
to the purchase of Pilot Wings, Observer Wings, Cap Insignia,
Shoulder Insignia, and Arm Bands, are rescinded and superseded by
this memorandum.
3. The following articles of insignia may be purchased
direct from the manufacturers listed on the reverse side:
Pilot Wings
Observer Wings
Cap Insignia
M a j o r, C a p t a i n , i s t L t . , 2 n d L t .
(Army Rank Insignia)
Air Corps Collar Insignia
(All Sterling)
CAP cut-out letters
(Sterling Silver)
Shoulder Insignia
Arm Bands
Earle L. Johnson
National Commander
By:
~<
/ / -
~ck Vilas
/ Executive Officer
M-1959
\
"
~M/~JFACTURERS LICENSED TO 2~E, SELL ~ND DISTRBUTE CIVIL AIR PATROL
OFFICIAL I~TIC I~S
Sleeve Insignia (wlt/~ U. S. ) for Uniforms
Gemsco
3 9 5 F o u r t h Av e n u e
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
Embroidered on felt
25¢ each
Universal Uniform Company
Van Wert
Ohio
Embroidered on cotton twill
25# each (attached to uniform)
Cap lusi~nla for Uniforms
George J. ~ayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silver
49# each button back
56# each safety catch
5# each extra gold plated
George J. Mayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silvcr
90# each Pilot Wings
75# each Observer Wings
The Nobbins Company
Attleboro
~ssachuset~s
Sterling silver
75# each
E~o ~bb~n~ Comp&ny
Attleboro
~ssachusetts
Sterling silver
$1.00 each Pilot Wings
75# each Observer Wings
George J. ~ycr Compm%y
Indianapolis
Indiana
S t e r l i n g s i l v e r, B a s i c i n s i g n e
o n l y, ~ i n c h i n d i a m e t e r
26# each, plain stud back
28~ each button back
34# each safety catch
5~ each extra ~old plated
Decalcomanias
National Decolcomanla Corporation
236-40 North 60th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 "
5# each
12"
35¢ each
30"
$1.25 each
M-1959
ColelI~n L~p and Stove Company
Wichita
Kans&s
Sales prices va~jing according
to size subject to the approval of the aporopriato Wing
Colander ~id Director of
Civiliom Defense
O~FIOE OF CIVIL.IAN~FENSE
Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C .
CIVIL AIR PATROL
G~-47-A
N AT I O I ~ L ~ U A R T E ~ S
WASHINGTON, AUGUST Z, 1942
Subject:
Civil Air Patrol Insignia
To:
All Unit Commanders
i. After this date, all inq~liries concerning Civil Air
Patrol Ii0FPICIAL A~ICLES" should be addressed to the Insignia 0ffictr
of the Office of Civilian Defense, Dupont Circle Building, Washington,
D. C. ("Official Articles" for the Civil Air Patrol are those articles,
embodying the patented three-bladed pro~ellcr design, prescribed by the
Director of Civilian Defense and listed~in Section 5 of the enclosed
Supplementary Order No. B dated May 28, 19~ to 0CD Regulation 3, aad
in Amsndmeni No. 2 of this order dated July 28, 1942. These "Official . "
Articles" m~vy bc manufactured, sold and distributed only by manufacturers
licensed by the Washington office of the Office of Civilian Defense. Other
authorized insignia not embodying the basic GAP design, such as insignia of
~-~]~m--~C%-ers,
e%c.,
are
ne~
"oYYi~i~i
~S"
of
the
.
~overning "effici~ ~ar~I~. ) ............................................ T .....
2. The directions set fotth in GM-29 with reference te
the purchase of official articles are rescinded and euoerseded by this
memorandum. The corrected procedure for manufs~turers-to be~me~llcene@d
to man~actuxe, sell and distribute "~fficial articles" is ~et forth in
~-40 dated July ~, 19@3, which memorandum will remain in effect.
3. Manufacturers licensed te date to manufacture, s ell, and
distribute Civil Air Patrol "Official Articles" are listed herewith. All
orders for "officip~ articles" will be placed direct with them by the Wing,
G r o u p o r S q u a d r o n S u p p l y O f fi c e r, a s s e t f o r t h i n p a r a g r a p h N o . B e f G M - 4 0 ,
d a t e d J u l y 2 , 1 9 4 2 . Yo u w i l l b e n o t i fi e d w h e n a d d i t i o n a l m a n u f a c t u r e r s
are licensed.
Sleeve Insignia (with U.
G ~ S C O
$ 9 5 ~ o u r t h Av e n u e
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
Embroidered on felt
M-2070
Universal Uniform Company
Va n N e r t
Ohio
Embroidered on cotton twill
~# each (attached to uniforr
Silver Buttons for Bl~use
The Watsrbtlr~ttcn Oompany '
Waterbury
""
Connecticut
Large (SS line)
Small (24 line)
$15.O~per gross
lO.OO per gross
One set consists of four large an~ Six small buttons. Coat. per Jet8@. Not less than 15 sets will Be sold. Cost for 15 sets - ~12.60.
Cap Insl~la (eterlin~ silver) (for wear on overseas cap)
The Green Company
-lOiS Walnut Street
K a n s a s C i t y, M i s s o u r i
Sterling silver
George J. Mayer Oompany
Indianapoli-s
Indiana
Sterlim~
49# each
56~ each
5# each
silver
button back
safety catch
extra.gold plated
.
70# each
The Hobbins gompany
Attleborm
Massachusetts
S t e r l i n g
s i l v e r
75 each
" W
'
P
t
. . . . . . . . . . .
:'"
. . .
0
George J. Mayer Ge~pany
Indianapolis
In,dana
Sterling silver
90# each Pilot WlngB plus tax
75 each Observer Wi~s plus tax
The Green Co mpany
1016 Walnut Street
E a n s a e O i t y, M i s s o u r i
Sterling silver
$i.00 each Pilot Wings tax in~ludad
75# each Observer Wings tax included
The Robblns Company~
Attleboro
Massachusetts
Sterling silver
$I.00 each Pilot Wings tax included
75¢ each Observer Wings tax included
--
Lapel Pina (~or Civilia~ wear)
George J. Mayer Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sterling silver, Basic insigne
0 n l y, ½ i n c h i n d i a m e t e r
26¢ each, plain stud back
28 each button back
$4 each safety catch
M-2070
Stav EngravingOompany
Houston
Te x a s
Sterling silver, lapel wi~s
l~ inches in length
90¢ each delivered, tax included
(}~nimumorders of SS pins)
,.
Decalcomaulas
National Decalcomania Corporation
236-40 North 60th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4"
S~ each
12" SS# each
30"$I. 25 each
0oleman Lamp 2~ad Stove Company
Wichita
Kansas
Sales prices varying according
to size subject to the approvsl
of the appropriate Wing Commander
an~ Director of Civilian Defense
Dura-Products Manufacturing On.
1 4 0 7 - 2 1 F i f t h S t r e e t , S . W.
Canton, Ohio
Aircraft Decalcomanias
18"
diameter
32# each
2Q"
"
42# each
24"
20"
"
"
SO# each
?0# each
Automobile Decalcomanias
diameter
4"
55~-# each
"
21# each
12"
Automobile License Plate Emblems ..........
Dura-Products ~nufacturing Co.
1 4 0 7 - 2 1 F i f t h S t r ~ e t p S . W.
Canton, Ohio
Duratuff (composition material), 4" in diameter
9# .eaah 4. The following companies arc sources of supply for the listed
items of Civil Air Patrol insignia not embodying the patented three-blade
propeller design. Orders for items listed should b~ placed direct with
t h e c o m p a n i e s b y t h e W i n g , G r o u p o r S q u a d r o n S u p p l y O f fi c e r. T h e r e m a y
be local concerns in a position to furnish these items, if so purchase
locally:
CAP Cut-Out Letters -- Wing and Pro~llo~
.
. .: (Sterling Silver)
The Robbins Company
Attleboro
I~ssachusett s
Letters CAP
50# each - $i.00 per pair
Arm[ Rank Insignia
~he Bobbins .Gcmpa~v
Attleborn
Massachusetts
75# per pair
Wing and Prnpeller
SO# each - $1.00 per pair
Red Sle~ve Braid for OfficersI Blous~s,
Piping for Caps, All Personnel
A. H. Rice Company
1440 Brnadway
N e w Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
M-207Q
I0# to 12# per yard
(Order not less than $6 yards per
order)
}/ede-Up Red Shoulder Loops (with 4 snaps)
The Gemseo dom~:~ny
395 Fourth Avenue
New Yo r k , N e w Yo r k
~0# per set ~ Sets of iO
5 . T h e C i v i l A i r p a t r o l n o w h a s a n o f fi c i a l u r l i f o r m , h o w e v e r,
National Headquarters does not have a priority for its purchase.
6. The auShorized enlisted men's uniform with blouse undoubtedly
~annot be acquired. Therefore, th@ use of the tan leather-jack~,t, with red
shoulder straps, ~ilI be continued.
7. Flight Officers will wear the santo uniform as th~ commissioned
officers, the shoulder rank insignia being that of the Junior Warrs/it
Officer U. S. i. (single brown enamel bar with gold stripe cross-wise).
8. 'Non-co~missioned officers and private first-class chevrons ~ill~'~
h a v e t o b e m a d e u p l o c a l l y. T h e s t a n d a r d A r, ~ : c h e v r o n m a y b e p u r c h a s e d , t h e
background removed, and a red backgro~uud substituted.
9. The silver ~ing and propeller collar orn~lent will net be worn
on the officers' cap, as stated in GI'--&5, 2-b. The only authorized cap
ornament for all Civil Air Patrol personnel is the "ulue disc, %~hite triangle
with red three-bladed propeller super-Lnposed.
10. Commissioned officers end flight officers will not wear collar
prnaments on the shirt ~hen the blouse is "-~orn.
1h The Air Corps O. D. blouse with red sheulder loops and red
s l e e v e b r a i d i s s p e c i fi e d f o r c o m m i s s i o n e d o f fi c e r s ' w e a r. T h a t b l o u s e
has a .served-on belt without buckle. No other belt will be worn.
12. G~-&5 specified the over-seas cap with tea piping. Note: No
other cap or hat is authorized for officers or e~.isted persorknel.
13. Silver buttons, embodxing the triar~le and propeller design,
are authorized for wear on all outer garment atricles of tlie official
uniform in place of th~ cold army buttons.
li. Strike sentence 3, paragraph 2.k.~5 and insert in lieu
thereof: In emergencies, an arm band b~aring the CAP shouldgr emblem with
U. S. may be worn on civilian clothes.
~-2070
- 5 15. This memorandum supersedes G~-~7, which will he removed
from the files.
By direction of National Co~mtuder JOHNSON:
/6ack Vilas
i Executive Officer
Enclosures,
OCD Supplementary Order i:o. 2 t o C C D R e g u l a t i o n s 2
OCD
"
"
"
" - Amendment # 2.