Up for sale is a vintage Junior Forest Ranger badge featuring Smokey Bear, issued as part of the classic "Prevent Forest Fires" fire-prevention campaign. This shield-shaped badge is done in a warm brass/gold tone with crisply embossed detail: pine tree accents flank the "JUNIOR FOREST RANGER" heading, Smokey's face appears wearing his signature ranger hat marked "SMOKEY," and "PREVENT FOREST FIRES" arcs across the bottom banner.

The reverse features a fold-over pin-back clasp typical of mid-century badge premiums, allowing it to be worn on a shirt, jacket, or hat. These badges were popular giveaways tied to the U.S. Forest Service's long-running Smokey Bear fire-prevention program and are a fun piece of advertising and conservation history for collectors of Smokey Bear memorabilia, Boy/Cub Scout-era collectibles, and vintage tin/brass badges.

A great addition to any Smokey Bear collection, forestry/conservation memorabilia display, or vintage advertising badge collection. Please see detailed photos for item condition as part of the physical description.

Specifics: Type: Badge / Pinback Theme: Smokey Bear, Junior Forest Ranger, Fire Prevention Material: Brass-tone metal Shape: Shield Fastener: Fold-over pin-back clasp Era: Vintage, mid-20th century style Original/Reproduction: Sold as-is, vintage vibe; era not guaranteed Country: United States

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