US Forest Service badge worn by Melody Starya Mobley

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

United States Forest Service issued badge worn by Melody Starya Mobley. The badge is brass toned and is the logo for the US Forest Service. At the center of the shield shaped badge is the relief depiction of a pine tree. Relief text surrounds the tree. At the top is slightly arched text that reads [FOREST SERVICE]. Below and on either side of the tree is [U] and [S]. Printed along the bottom of the badge is [DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE]. The background of the front of the shield is a small pebble texture. Attached to the back of the badge is a silver toned bar brooch pin with a safety clasp.

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