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Free mail delivery in large cities began in 1863, but no official uniforms were worn until after July 27, 1868, when Congress passed legislation authorizing use of uniforms by letter carriers.
Over the years uniforms were modified for practical purposes and as styles shifted. Badges, patches, and other insignia also evolved.
Changing postal styles offer one of the best visual histories of the Postal Service.
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Did You Know?
3,268 letter carriers were attacked by dogs in Fiscal Year 2004.
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Clothing
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From buttoned up to buttoned down, as postal uniforms changed one thing remained the same, anyone could spot a postal worker by his/her uniform.
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Postal Patchwork
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From galloping horses to soaring eagle and many variations, postal patches changed throughout the years.
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Uniform Accessories
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A postal worker isn’t fully dressed without the proper accessories. Buttons, badges, and stars have adorned postal uniforms at various times in their history.
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