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Uniforms -
Reproduction
For
Original Uniforms and Insignia, see our Uniforms page.
For additional items please
see our many other pages as well.
Our
Reproduction Uniform insignia used in Oscar nominated movie The Lighthouse
with Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson. Pic.
Universal.
 Keeper
Baker's Island Lighthouse, Mass c.1920.
Bob Trapani of the American Lighthouse
Foundation modeling our uniform.
Reproduction U. S.
Lighthouse Service Uniforms.
After
repeated inquiries, we have begun offering tailor made Reproduction c.1900
Lighthouse Keeper’s Uniforms. Perfect for museum interpreters and tour
guides, these uniforms are tailor made to your size and made to U. S.
Lighthouse Service c.1900 design. Made
in America.
Uniforms
include “bell top” cap, 8-button double breasted jumper with matching
pants. Either reproduction or authentic buttons and insignia are available
to meet your requirements.
Bob Trapani
[shown] of the
Delaware River
and Bay Lighthouse Foundation says of his recent uniform purchase: “The
uniform looks great! Thank you for your work to put it together.”
The
Outer Banks Conservationists noted: “This one worked out perfectly
for us, and we will continue to put it to good use with Brent going into
classrooms and being "on duty"….The Park is very much in
favor! "
Richard C. in
Muncie, Indiana wrote of his uniform: "I received the Assistant
Keeper's Uniform today and I am very impressed with the quality and
craftsmanship that went into it. Thank you very much - it fits
exceptionally well and you were right, the efficiency badge and the 5-year
strip on the sleeve really and an extra nice touch to the uniform. I will
wear it proudly and, with your permission, I would like to tell everyone
exactly where I purchased it. Thanks again for a wonderful product."
Dana
in Pasadena, Maryland wrote of their uniform: “Happy Day! The uniform
arrived yesterday evening and what a surprise! He loved it and it fits
superbly! The uniform quality is exceptional and I can't say enough good
things about it! Thank you so much for your prompt service and great selection.
I look forward to getting more items from your website for our lighthouse
refurbishing project.”
Early USLHE style cap.
Keeper Robert J. Carr, Ram Island Ledge Light Station,
Maine c.1929
Keeper
Michael D. Bedard (USCG-Aux 11-2 Woods Hole) at Nobska Lighthouse on Cape
Cod wearing our uniform.
Winter
uniform in 13 ½ oz blue wool serge-like (55%/45%) poly wool) material,
summer white 11 ½ oz (for warm climates).
Keeper's
overcoat / trench coat, water repellant (shown below).
Reproduction
U.
S. Lighthouse Service Insignia
Keeper's
collar "K" $7.95 each. Standard quality. (2 required) or:
Keeper's
collar "K" $24.95 each. Extra quality, made in
USA
(2 required)
Keeper's
collar "1" $7.95 each. Standard quality. (2 required)
Keeper's
collar "2" $7.95 each. Standard quality. (2 required)
Keeper's
embroidered hat insignia $9.95 Standard quality. (1 required) or:
Keeper's
embroidered hat insignia $45 Extra quality, made in
USA
(1 required)
Keeper's
brass USLHE cap insignia $8.95
Waterbury
LHS style button large 1" $2.95 ea
Waterbury
LHS style button small 1/2" $2.45 ea
Waterbury
early "USLHE" style button large1" $2.95 ea
Years
of Service hash marks (left sleeve) $6.50 each (1 for each five years service
- 1-4 needed) , or
25
years of service gold star (left sleeve) $14
U.
S. Lighthouse Service Efficiency Pins
The
1912 report of the Bureau of Lighthouses to Congress stated, in part,
“To promote efficiency and friendly rivalry among lighthouse keepers, a
system of efficiency stars and pennants has been established. To
this end a system of efficiency stars and pennants was established.
Keepers who were commended for efficiency at each quarterly inspection
during the year were entitled to wear the Inspector’s star (red enamel
on gold) for the next year. Those who received the Inspector’s star for
three successive years were entitled to wear the Commissioner’s star
(blue enamel on silver).
We now offer exact reproductions of the Inspector’s and
Commissioner’s stars. The inspector’s star is red enamel on brass, and
measures 1 1/8” inches in diameter (#2511a). The Commissioner’s star
is the same size but is blue enamel on brass (#2511b). Each just $8.95.
Keeper's
embroidered hat insignia Standard quality $9.95 (left) and Extra quality, made
in USA $45 (right)
Pricing on request.
 
21372c. Lighthouse
Service Style Button Cufflinks. Just the thing for your favorite
lighthouse keeper to spruce up his Sunday best – here is another set of these
cufflinks made using two reproduction U.S. Lighthouse Service buttons. The
Waterbury Button Company has been making America's buttons for nearly 200 years.
Over 50 years ago, they used their original 7/8" button dies and made these
beautiful cuff links at their factory. Pair is plated, and of the highest
American quality. The buttons are similar to the original US Light-House Service
with the image of a masonry (Minot’s Ledge] lighthouse [FD24]. Cufflinks
measure 7/8” in diameter with modern style cufflink professionally attached.
Quite nice looking, these will make the perfect gift. Pair of cufflinks nicely
mounted in felt snap-lid gift box. These are just as bright and pretty as the
day they were made and have not seen daylight in decades. (M). $32.
25355.
Replica U. S. Lighthouse Service Helmet Insignia.
Perfect for your cap or lapel. Replica of keeper’s insignia from the
1880’s depicts a granite lighthouse tower on crossed spar and whistling
buoys. Although this insignia was intended for the helmet of the watchmen
at lighthouse depots, many of the keeper’s of the day wore it as well
With clutch back, perfect to use on your cap, lapel or on your uniform. 1
¼”. (M). $8.95
25356.
Enamel U. S. Lighthouse Service Flag Lapel Pin.
Perfect for your cap or lapel. Enamel lapel pin includes the triangular
Lighthouse Service flag on a white rectangular background. With the words
“U. S. Lighthouse Service Flag. With clutch back, perfect to use on your
cap, lapel or on your uniform. ” ¾” x 7/8”. (M). $3.95
Photograph
by Janine Slater , courtesy Outer
Banks Conservationists. Shown with permission.
Keeper
Alvin Glatkowski, Currituck Beach Lighthouse, poses in his recently acquired
uniform.
Shown
above left are the "keepers" at Pigeon Point Light Station in their
recently acquired uniforms. Above right Keeper's overcoat.
Hat,
jacket, pants, overcoat, shirt, tie, garrison belt or complete
reproduction uniforms are available.
Ed
Miller shown at Baileys Harbor Range Light, Door County, Wisc.
Ed
used our insignia on a locally sourced blue jacket and trousers.
Reproduction
Life Saving Service Insignia
(original buttons)
Waterbury
Life Saving Service style button large 1" $2.95 ea (please check on
availability)
Waterbury
Life Saving Service style button small 1/2" $2.45 ea
2383.
Reproduction
U.
S. Life-Saving Service right arm insignia patch. Insignia shows
“
U.S.
” over life ring with crossed pike and oar, over “L.S.S.”
Reproduction patch is embroidered in white on black, measures 2 ½” x
4” and would be perfect for display or for mounting on your uniform.
(M). $18.
26246. [Reproduction
SURFMAN’S CHECK] Replica
United States
Life Saving Service "SURFMAN’S CHECK” replicates those issued in
the Nineteenth Century to surfmen patrolling the beach. This check, based
on an original hanging in the CO’s office at the Coast Guard motor
lifeboat station in Chatham on Cape Cod, reads:
U.S.
* LIFE-SAVING SERVICE * DISTRICT No.2 * OLD HARBOR * SURFMAN No.4. The
check is made of brass and has a beautiful polish and black paint-filled
lettering. Each surfman, during his nightly beach patrol, would exchange
his “check” with that from the neighboring station, thus proving that
he had completed his assigned patrol. This high quality replica is on
heavy brass and would be perfect for display, as a watch fob or as a gift.
Measures 2 1/8” high by 2” wide. (M). $9.95.
 
1970. (reproduction hat tally) “U.S.
Life Saving Service” reproduction cap ribbon or “ Tally” is of
black silk, 1 ½” wide, and bears the words “U. S. Life Saving Service” in
½” gold block letters. Tally was worn around the band on the surfman’s
visor hat. Tally is machine woven and measures 36" long X 1 ½” in width.
Tally is reproduction, as new. All letters clear, bright and sharp. Perfect for
docents or collectors for your display or reenactor’s uniform. (M). $24.
 
2383c.
Reproduction
“U.
S. Life-Saving Service” Embroidered Insignia. Insignia shows “
U.S.
Life Saving Service” on life ring with crossed pike and oar. Reproduction
patch is embroidered in white on black, measures about 3” square and would be
perfect for display or for mounting on your uniform. (M). $14.
Please inquire
for uniform pricing and more information.
More
items added daily.
See also our
recently updated Commemorative
China page
Procedure
to order items:
1. I suggest that you call us
or email to check on availability of any item that you would like
other than recent books. As items go quite quickly, please call and leave
a message to reserve items that you would like. I will return your call,
hold the items and await your letter or credit card information. We will
also weigh the items and advise postage.
2. You may then call or email credit card information, or
forward a check in the mail.
Most items are mailed US Priority Mail or UPS. Additional
information on our "Ordering Page".
Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax.
Page updated August 12, 2020
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How to reach us:
Kenrick A. Claflin & Son Nautical Antiques
1227 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Phone (508) 792-6627
All
text and illustrations on web site Ó
James W. Claflin . 08/12/2020
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