Collar Brass & Badges Since 1925

Rank insignia, collar letters, fire bugles, EMS emblems and stock badges from Smith & Warren, the White Plains, New York badge maker.

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Smith & Warren has made badges and uniform insignia since 1925, and it is a certified manufacturer for the Institute of Heraldry (hallmark S-50). Its stock collar brass covers the ranks and titles most departments use, from lieutenant bars to five crossed bugles, in gold or silver tone with clutch back attachments.

Lieutenant BarsLieutenant BarsSmall, corrugated, pairSergeant ChevronsSergeant ChevronsMedium, pair3 Crossed Bugles3 Crossed BuglesFire officer insignia, pairStar of Life DiscStar of Life DiscEMS insignia, pair
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Most collar insignia are sold as a pair; items marked "each" are a single piece. Rank and color rules differ by department, so check your uniform policy first. Compare Smith & Warren insignia.

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Which Smith & Warren Insignia Do You Need?

Our most-ordered Smith & Warren pieces, side by side. Click any item to pick gold or silver tone.

ItemUseStyle / sizeSold asAttachment
Lieutenant Bars (W10)Rank: lieutenantSmall, corrugatedPairClutch back
Captain Bars (W18)Rank: captainLarge, smoothPairClutch back
Eagles (W14)Rank insigniaSmallPairClutch back
Oak Leaf (W26X)Rank insigniaSmallPairClutch back
1 Star (W71)Rank insignia1 inch starPairClutch back
Sergeant Chevrons (W28)Rank: sergeantMediumPairClutch back
P.D. Letters (W37X)Police departmentFull size lettersPairClutch back
Deputy Sheriff Star (W49)Sheriff's office5 point starEachClutch back
3 Crossed Bugles (W79)Fire officerCut-out buglesPairClutch back
Fire Scramble Disc (W73)Fire serviceDisc, vertical hornPairClutch back
1 Bugle Disc (W76)Fire officer15/16 inch discPairClutch back
Star of Life Disc (W90)EMSDiscPairClutch back
Volunteer Firefighter BadgeFire ID2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. badgeEachPin & safety catch
Security Enforcement Officer BadgeSecurity ID3 x 2 in. badgeEachPin & safety catch
Mini Handcuff Tie Tac (W48)Dress uniform1 inch wideEachTie tac

Sizes come from our listings and Smith & Warren's stock insignia notes. Collar insignia ship as a pair unless the name says "each".

Smith & Warren FAQ

  • Who makes Smith & Warren badges and insignia?

    Smith & Warren was founded in New York City in 1925 by Pete Smith and Pete Warren. Today it is headquartered in White Plains, New York, where it makes its custom badges in a 27,000 square foot factory. It is a GSA Schedule contract holder and a certified manufacturer for the Institute of Heraldry (hallmark S-50).

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  • Are Smith & Warren badges made in the USA?

    Smith & Warren says all of its custom metal badges are made in the USA at its factory in White Plains, New York. It describes its custom insignia as USA made too. It does not publish a separate country-of-origin statement for its ready-to-ship stock items, so check the listing or ask us if that matters for your department.

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  • Is Smith & Warren collar brass sold as a pair?

    Yes, most of it. Smith & Warren packs its stock insignia in pairs, one for each collar point, unless the item is marked otherwise. On our site, items such as the 5 point deputy sheriff star and the plain tie bar say "each" in the name and are a single piece.

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  • How do Smith & Warren collar insignia attach?

    Smith & Warren supplies its stock insignia with clutch back attachments. It says the clutch back is the most popular attachment for uniform insignia and collar brass because it works on shirts that cannot take a pin and safety catch. The stock shirt badges use a pin and safety catch instead.

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  • Which Smith & Warren stock badges do you carry?

    We carry the Volunteer Firefighter (standard and sunburst), Professional Firefighter, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Services, Security Officer and Security Enforcement Officer badges, plus a Security Officer hat badge. Each comes in nickel or gold. The fire and EMS badges measure 2 1/4 inches tall and wide; the security shirt badges are 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide.

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  • How do I care for a Smith & Warren badge?

    Smith & Warren suggests tucking your seat belt under the badge when you can, because the rough belt wears the finish. Carry it in a recessed wallet or ID case for extra protection, and handle it like jewelry. Smith & Warren also offers repair and refurbishing through its factory.

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  • What is the Smith & Warren warranty?

    Smith & Warren covers its custom shirt, wallet and hat badges with a Full Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects for the useful life of the badge, and it offers free repairs for normal wear and tear. It does not publish the same warranty for its stock insignia. The Public Safety Store is an authorized Smith & Warren dealer, so if something you bought here has a defect, send us your order number and we will help.

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  • Where can I buy Smith & Warren collar brass and badges?

    You can buy Smith & Warren at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Smith & Warren dealer. We carry its rank insignia, collar letters, fire bugles, EMS insignia and stock badges. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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