| Lighthouse Keepers The basic uniform was embellished with embroidered loops on the collars, enclosing the letter "K", naturally signifying "Keeper." Sleeve ornaments were not included in the approved Lighthouse personnel uniform. Regulation buttons also portrayed a lighthouse.  Assistant Keepers Assistant Keeper's uniforms were similar to those worn by the Head Keepers, with the exception that the embroidered loops on the collars contained the numbers "1" to "4", depending on the Assistant's rank. Lighthouse Tender Officers The basic uniform was similar to that worn by Keepers, with the addition of black mohair braid stripes, similar to naval officer stripes. Tender Captain uniforms featured two wide outer stripes and two narrow inner stripes. Second officers wore two stripes, and third officers, one stripe. Collar ornaments featuring embroidered anchors. Lighthouse Tender Engineers Chief engineers wore three stripes, assistant engineers wore two stripes and second assistants, one stripe. Collar loops similar to those worn by Tender Officers, featured embroidered three-bladed propellers. Quartermasters & Machinists A double-breasted coat was prescribed for both quartermasters and machinists, featuring five gilt buttons on each breast. Caps carried the letters U.S.L.S beneath the standard lighthouse ornament centered with surrounding wreath. Supply Depots Supply Depot Keepers wore the same uniform as the lighthouse keepers. Watchmen wore a uniform typical of policemen of the period, being a single-breasted Army-style coat with five gilt buttons and high collar. The standard embroidered loop on the collar containing the letter "W". Black police-style helmet were worn during winter, and tan during summer. Both featured the lighthouse ornament front and center. For Captains of the watch, a wreath surrounded the lighthouse. Watchmen wore police badges on their tunic lettered U.S.L.H.S Police. |