Collectible Badges

An Early 20th Century Boston Fire Department Associated Photofeature Numbered Press Photographer Badge Cased and Identified

This is an especially rare custom die World War I Era Press Photographer badge issued by the Boston Fire Department to Associated Photofeature photographer Ben Diver.  Ben Diver was a graduate of MIT who worked in the Boston area.  During World War II, he was a combat photographer who landed at Normandy and then moved south with the US Army and took a significant number of photographs of the liberation of Paris in August 1944.  After a tour in the ETO, Ben Diver returned to Boston where he worked in the Photo Laboratory at the famed E-Wing of Building 20 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  There is an account of his activities in mid-1945 here.  The photographs he took of the Radiation Laboratory in Building 22 were later published in a 6 page spread in LIFE Magazine in November 1945.  Some of the outtakes and an account of his work at MIT is here.  We have some of his many ETO photographs up at another offering.

The badge measures 3 inches high by 1-3/4 inches wide.  It is heavy silver plate over copper, and very finely detailed.  The number is "3" below the Boston City skyline seal surrounded by a wreath.  BOSTON FD is over top of the seal in raised letters and the Associated Photofeature name in black lettering stamped and enameled at the top.  There is no maker mark.  It has a very early drop in pin and safety catch design. This is an image of the back of the badge.

The case is leather covered wood with plush purple velvet and royal purple silk padded interior.  There is wear to the case, and the bottom edge of the wooden lid is detached (can be re-glued, it's not broken, just detached).

The condition is generally near excellent with some minor wear to the silver plate in the high spots showing a bit of copper underneath, apparent in the images shown.

This is an extremely rare badge, and would be a centerpiece for any Boston badge or Press Photographer badge collection.

An Early 20th Century Pennsylvania House of Representatives Correspondent Named Press Reporter Badge

This custom die badge measures 1-3/4 inches high by 1-3/8 inches wide.  It is heavy gilt over brass, and has the Pennsylvaia coat of arms on a keystone shield.  There is an S. E. EBY CO. PHILA. and MADE IN USA maker marks.  It has a simple hinged pin and drop in safety rotor style catch design. This is an image of the back of the badge.  It is named to R. A. SNYDER engraved in block letters.  It is dated 1937-1938 on the face in the pale blue enamel.

The condition is generally near excellent, apparent in the images shown.

This is a scarce badge, and would be a nice addition for any Pennsylvania badge or Press Reporter badge collection.

An Early 20th Century Philadelphia Police Department Numbered Press Reporter Badge

The badge measures 2-3/4 inches high by 2 inches wide.  It is heavy silver plate over brass, and has the Philadelphia coat of arms separately applied to the shield.  There is no maker mark.  It has a simple early T-Bar pin and tube catch design. This is an image of the back of the badge.

The condition is generally near very good with some minor wear to the silver plate in the high spots showing a bit of brass underneath, apparent in the images shown.

This is a scarce badge, and would be a nice addition for any Philadelphia badge or Press Reporter badge collection.

Cook County Illinois Chicago Pie Plate Officer Numbered "457" Badge

This is  mid 20th century 62-66 expired badge with a four piece design featuring a separately applied banners and central county seal.

This is a solid heavy nickel badge. It is slightly vaulted, with black enamel numbering. There is an C. H. HANSON CO. CHICAGO.  maker mark on the back.

It measures 3 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a pad applied spring pin style pin with simple hook catch.

The condition near excellent, with minor to moderate wear to the gilt as shown.

Essex County New York Court Sheriff's Officer Numbered "29" Badge

This is an early 20th century badge with a two piece design featuring a separately applied gilded New York State seal.

This is a gilded brass badge. It is flat, with black enamel lettering. There is an H. BUCHLEIN NEWARK N.J.  maker mark on a separately applied pad on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches high.

The fastener is a hinged drop-in style pin with safety rotor catch.

The condition near excellent, with minor to moderate wear to the gilt as shown.

Jefferson County New York Special Deputy Sheriff Badge

This is an early 20th century badge with a two piece design featuring a separately applied blue enamel New York State seal.

This is a very heavy gilded brass badge in the typical New York style. It is slightly vaulted, with blue enamel lettering. There is no apparent maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches high.

The fastener is a hinged round pin with safety rotor catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition near excellent, with minor to moderate wear to the gilt as shown.

Nassau County New York Court Officer Custom Die Numbered 92 Badge

This is a mid-20th century badge with a two piece design featuring the seal of the State of New York and the county name and office in gilt on blue enamel.

This gold plated badge is almost flat, with raised lettering. It is numbered 92.  There is no apparent maker mark on the back.

It measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a double loop, typical of New York badges.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition near excellent, with only minor wear as shown.

Berks County Pennsylvania Elected Sheriff Badge

This is an early to mid-20th century badge with a two piece design featuring a separately applied seal of the State of Pennsylvania and the county name and office in black enamel on gold plated brass.

This badge is slightly vaulted. There is no apparent maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches high.

The fastener is a drop-in hinged pin with safety rotor catch.

The condition near excellent, with only minor wear as shown.

Northampton County Pennsylvania Chief Deputy Sheriff Badge

This is an early to mid-20th century badge with a two piece design featuring a separately applied seal of the State of Pennsylvania and the county name and office in blue enamel on gold plate.

This gold plated 7-point star badge is slightly vaulted, with raised lettering. There is an ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO. PICO RIVERA CALIF. maker mark and "GENUINE CARLTONE GOLD" content mark on a separately applied pad on the back.

It measures 2 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a drop-in hinged pin with safety rotor catch.

The condition near excellent, with only minor wear as shown.

Palm Beach County Florida Deputy Sheriff Badge

This is an early to mid-20th century custom die badge with a one piece design featuring an intregal enameled seal of the State of Florida (with the unofficial -- at the time -- motto "In God We Trust" motto) and the county name and office in black enamel on nickel plate.

This plated 5-point star badge is slightly vaulted, with raised laurel leaves and ball end design. There is an script Blackinton maker mark and hand scribed number 4047 on the back.

It measures 2-3/4 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a drop-in hinged pin with safety rotor catch.

The condition near excellent, with only minor wear as shown.

Philadelphia County Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff Numbered Cut Out Star Badge

This is an early-20th century badge with a five point pie star design.

This bright silver plated badge is slightly curved, with black enameled lettering. It is numbered 459.  There is no apparent maker mark on the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 2-3/4 inches high.

The fastener is a hinged pin with simple hook catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition near excellent, with only minor wear as shown.

Providence Rhode Island Deputy Sheriff Badge

Providence County Village of Hope Rhode Island Deputy Sheriff Badge

This is an early 20th century badge with a custom die raised banners and separately applied Hope enamel shield.

This heavy badge has very high relief. There is a ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO MASS. maker mark on the back.

It measures 2 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin with safety rotor clasp.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition very good, with some slight wear to the enamel as shown.

Washington County Pennsylvania Home Defense Badge

This is an early 20th century badge with a custom die keystone design typical of Pennsylvania badges.

This silver filled badge has very high relief, with an integral center PA coat of arms, with deeply stamped lettering and numbers. There is a partial GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO maker mark on the back (the "GREEN" portion is worn down).

It measures 2 inches wide by 1-7/8 inches.

The fastener is a pad applied spring pin.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition tarnished, with wear as shown.

Unspecified County Special Deputy Sheriff Badge

This is a  1 x 1-1/2 Inch 1920s Special Deputy Sheriff County Police Numbered "74" Badge. 

The badge is numbered with a low number "74" on the central lozenge. This is an overall view of the back of the badge.

The pin is a hinged pin with simple hook catch.

The condition is near excellent throughout

Metropolitan Street Railway Company Instructor

Early 20th Century New York Metropolitan Street Railway Company Conductor Instructor Custom Die Badge

This is a gilt badge made by the American Ry. Supply Co., 24 Park Place New York. Here is a close-up of the maker mark on the back. It is numbered 108 with separately applied numbers at the center.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with only minor wear, as shown.

Bureau of Mechanical-Electrical Service Baltimore Railway Badge

Early 20th Century Baltimore (Maryland) Bureau of Mechanical-Electrical Service Mechanical Division Metropolitan Street Railway Company Numbered 1062 Badge

This is a gilt badge with no apparent maker marks. It is numbered 1062 with separately stamped numbers at the center.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-1/4 inches.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with moderate wear, as shown.

Bureau of Mechanical-Electrical Service Baltimore Railway Badge

Early 20th Century Baltimore (Maryland) Bureau of Mechanical-Electrical Service Metropolitan Street Railway Company Numbered 4137 Badge

This is a gilt badge with no apparent maker marks. It is numbered 4137 with separately stamped numbers at the center.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-1/4 inches.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with moderate wear, as shown.

Metropolitan Street Railway Company Instructor

Early 20th Century Pennsylvania Rail Road Company Watchman Badge

This is a bright nickel plated badge made by the E. G. CLOVER CO.,  New York. Here is a view of the back. It is lettered with black enamel with stamped letters.

It measures 1-3/8 by 2-1/8 inches. It has a simple spring pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the enamel, as shown.

Topeka Rapid Transit Railway Company "Motorneer" Engineer

Late 19th Century Topeka Rapid Transit Railway Company Engineer "Motorneer" Badge

This is a bright nickel plated badge with no apparent maker marks. Here is a view of the back. It is lettered with black enamel with stamped letters.

It measures 2 by 2-1/2 inches. It has a double slot fastener.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the enamel, as shown.

Railway Express Agency REA Enameled Gilt Badge

Early 20th Century Railway Express Agency Company Numbered 21279 Gold and Red Enamel Badge

This is a bright gilded copper badge with no apparent maker marks. Here is a view of the back. It is lettered with black and white enameled letters with a red diamond enamel background.

It measures 2 by 2 inches. It has a hinged pin with safety rotor closure fastener.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the gilt, as shown.

Topeka Kansas Railway  Company Conductor Numbered 40 Badge

Late 19th Century Topeka Railway Co.Conductor Numbered "40" Badge

This is a composite (2-tone white in black Bakelite) badge made by the HERREN BROS. & CO. W.C. PATENTED PITTSBURG, PA stamped maker mark. ("Pittsburg" was the official spelling of Pittsburgh from 1891 to 1911.) Here is a view of the back. It is marked with a makers stamp.

It measures 1-7/8 by 2-1/8 inches. It has a simple round hinged pin and hook closure.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the Bakelite, as shown.

Wheeling West Virginia Trolley  Company Conductor Numbered 439 Badge

Late 19th Century Wheeling West Virginia Trolley  Company Conductor Badge

This is a composite (Bakelite and brass) badge made by the HERREN BROS. & CO. W.C. PATENTED PITTSBURG, PA stamped maker mark. ("Pittsburg" was the official spelling of Pittsburgh from 1891 to 1911.) Here is a view of the back. It is marked with a makers stamp.

It measures 1-7/8 by 2-1/8 inches. It has a simple round hinged pin and hook closure.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor wear to the Bakelite and some moderate tarnish to the brass, as shown.

Turn of the Century Era 1900 Sing Sing Prison (New York) Numbered Custom Die Badge

This early die-struck nickel silver badge has black enameled lettering and a very distinctive shield shape with a separately applied 2 digit number "60". (Available at $599.99)

The badge measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/8 inches wide.    It has no maker marks apparent.  It has a round pin with simple hook catch separately applied.

This is one of a number of items we have from Sing Sing Prison. You can see some of the other items in the collection here. (The leather mounting is SOLD). Close-ups some of the items are here:

• Sing Sing Fire Chief (SOLD)
• Sing Sing Kitchen Keeper (SOLD)
• Sing Sing NY State Guard (SOLD)
• Sing Sing NY State Asst Prin Keeper (SOLD)
• Sing Sing NY State Prison Officer (SOLD)
• Sing Sing Cell Key (SOLD)

Please be advised the price shown at the right is for the badge shown at the left and described above ONLY. It is NOT the price of the lot!  They are shown for context only, and are available separately. If you are interested in a specific item, please inquire as to price and availability.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is generally near excellent with some signs routine wear and tarnish from age, apparent in the images shown.

(Except as indicated at the left)

Pre World War I Era 1910s Special Officer Custom Die Raised Five Point Star Badge

This early die-struck nickel plate badge has raised lettering and a distinctive custom star design.

The badge measures 2-3/8 by 1-5/8 inches. It has no maker mark apparent.  It has a simple pin and hook catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is generally near excellent with some signs routine wear and tarnish from age, apparent in the images shown.

Investigator Philadelphia Court

This badge has a script stamped BLACKINTON maker mark.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

Philadelphia Prison Numbered Badge

Philadelphia Prison Sergent Gilded Badge

This badge has no maker mark, however it has a 1930s patent number. The gilt city coat of arms is separately applied and never was enameled.  The yellow and pale blue enamel on the cross has a significant chipping. This badge has seen a lot of service, apparent from the amount of wear thrughout.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

Philadelphia Prison Numbered Badge

Philadelphia Prison Numbered 1029 Gilded Badge

This badge has no maker mark. The gilt city coat of arms is separately applied and never was enameled.  The yellow and pale blue enamel on the cross has a very minor chip on the left arm.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

Post World War I Era 1930s Pittsburgh Bethlehem Steel Private Police Patrol Numbered Custom Die Badge

This early die-struck nickel plate badge has stamped lettering and a distinctive custom design. It has a stamped 3 digit number.  Private police were used at the steel plants and were not a law enforcement organization. They were more like corporate security guards hired to maintain order and security for the facility and workers.

The badge measures 2-7/8 by 1-1/4 inches. It has no maker mark apparent.  It has a simple pin and hook catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is generally near excellent with some signs routine wear and tarnish from age, apparent in the images shown.

Post World War II Era Division of Adult Institutions D.O.C.H.R. Prison Officer Badge

This is an obsolete custom die-struck nickel plate badge with the enamel seal of the State of Missouri separately applied to the front, with black enamel letters.

The badge measures 3 by 2 inches. It has NORTHEAST EMBLEM AND BADGE CHESHIRE CONN maker marks on the back. It has a drop-in pin and safety catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is generally near excellent with some signs routine wear and tarnish from age, apparent in the images shown.

Baltimore City Health Department Sydenham Hospital Chauffeur Badge.

This is a World War I era badge with a multipiece construction.

It is a slightly curved badge with lettering impressed and painted with black enamel on the bottom, and painted on the top. It has a pair of red enamel caduceus staffs applied either side of an applied Baltimore City seal.

Sydenham Hospital was maintained by the Baltimore (Maryland) City Health Department for the isolation and treatment of communicable diseases, accepted patients suffering from diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever, smallpox, and chicken pox. It was in operation from 1909 until it was closed in 1949. There is more history of this famous facility here.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-7/8 inches.

The fastener is a simple pin closure. The simple hook catch is absent.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, and missing catch, as shown and described above.

Manhattan State Hospital Police Low Number "3" Badge.

This is a World War I era badge with a multipiece construction.

It is a slightly vaulted badge with lettering impressed and painted with black enamel on the banners. It has the distinctive New York City seal.  There is a separately applied "3" on the face.

Manhattan State Hospital on Wards Island was established as a mental hospital. It was in operation from 1899 under that name until it was renamed as the Manhattan Psychiatric Center in the 1970s.

It measures 2-1/4 by 2-3/4 inches.

The fastener is a simple pin closure and hook catch.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown and described above.

YFD (probably Youngstown) Pennsylvania 25 Year Active Service William J. Coughlin Named Solid 14K Gold and Blue Enamel Custom Die Badge.

This is a post-World War I era badge.

It is a 14K gold content marked flat badge with gold lettering and blue enamel. It is identified to William J. Coughlin in fancy engraved script on the back.  The Coughlin name has a long history in the Youngstown Fire Department.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure, but the rotor is missing. This is a close-up of the engraving and 14K content mark.

Columbia County (probably New York) President Volunteer Firemen's Association Charles E. Kipp Named 1943 Dated Solid 14K Gold and Blue Enamel Badge.

This is a World War II wartime era badge.  It is dated in blue letters at the bottom.

It is a 14K gold content marked flat badge with gold lettering and blue enamel. It is identified to Charles E. Kipp in blue letters on the face. This is a view of the back showing the content mark and a BRAXMAR CO NEW YORK maker mark.

It measures 1-3/8 by 2 inches high.

The fastener is a hinged pin and simple hook closure.

Badge Sales Sample Demonstration Lot

This is an eleven piece salesman's sample badge construction demonstration kit.

This is a World War I era badge kit, with a selection of wreath cap devices in brass and nickel, two shield badges in different styles with eagle surmounts and bland banners and two fire badges, two die stampings with the flash still attached for two different styles in brass and nickel, and a sample coat of arms insert that fits the badges with the round recessed areas.

All of the badges are blank and not maker marked. This is an unusual set, not often seen in unfinished condition.

Badges are various sizes. For relative scale, the largest die stamping measures 3-3/8 by 2-3/4 inches.

There are no fasteners attached.  This is a view of the back of the lot.

Columbia Pennsylvania Board of Health Named Badge.

This is a World War I era badge.

It is a slightly vaulted badge with black lettering. It is identified to C. A. ETZWEILER

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure. It has a C.D.REESE 57 WARREN ST. NEW YORK maker mark on a separately applied pad

Woodbridge New Jersey Member of the Board of Health Named Badge.

This is a World War I era badge.

It is a flat, heavy gold plated badge with blue lettering. It is identified to WILLIAM POLLEY in engraved block letters on the back. The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure.

It measures 1-1/4 by 2-1/8 inches high.

The condition is very good overall, with minor tarnish from age.

New York City Department of Health Chief Field Supervisor Badge.

This is a World War I era badge with a multipiece construction.

It is a slightly curved badge with blue lettering painted with applied scroll on the bottom, and painted separately applied rank banner on the top. It has a City of New York applied seal in the cut-out center.

It measures 2-1/8 by 2-1/2 inches high.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure. It has a JOHNSON NATIONAL N.Y maker mark.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish and wear to the city seal, as shown and described above.

California Licensed Chauffeur Depression Era Badge.

This is a 1930 early Depression era badge with one piece construction.

It is a slightly curved very thin nickel badge with lettering impressed and painted with black enamel. It has a five digit number and 1930 date.

It measures 2-1/8 by 1-7/8 inches.

The fastener is a simple pad applied spring pin closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Pennsylvania Licensed Inheritance WWI Era Badge.

This is a post World War I era badge (1920s) with two piece construction.

It is a very thin nickel badge with a separately applied central disk with white enamel and raised lettering and red baked enamel keystone.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-3/4 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

NJ Fireman's Exempt Life Member Badge

New Jersey WWI Era State Exempt Fireman's Association Badge.

This is a post World War I era badge (1920s) with custom die one-piece construction featuring an old style horse drawn pumper.

It is a very thin gold badge with a integral enameled central disk with red, white, and blue enamel and  gilt lettering.  It is 1/20 10K gold content marked and S. H. REESE NEW YORK with crescent moon and "(R" maker marked.

It measures 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

W.P.F.D. Fireman's Ex-Captain Badge

White Plains Fire Department New York WWII Era Ex-Captain Badge.

This is a post World War I era badge (1930s) with custom die one-piece construction.

It is a very heavy gilded badge with a integral enameled banner with the rank and fancy city seal with W.P.F.D. in a wreath at the bottom.

It measures 2-1/4 by 3 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor closure. A part of the rotor is missing.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, except as noted above, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Otis Elevator Company Washington DC Badge

Otis Elevator Company Washington DC WWI Era Custom Die Badge.

This is a post World War I era badge (1920s) with custom die one-piece construction, featuring a unique and intriguing cable wreath and cable core rosette with an applied blue enamel number "6".

It is a very heavy silver plated badge with a integral enameled banner with the city and D.C. at the bottom.

It measures 1-7/8 by 2 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety hook catch closure. It has a stamped DIEGES & CLUST 20 JOHN ST NEW YORK maker mark and PLATED content mark.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, except as noted above, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Early Paoli Pennsylvania Fire Company No. 1 Badge

This is an early WWI Era Two Piece Paoli PA Fire Company N. 1 Badge.

This is a World War I era badge with two-piece construction, featuring an eagle and fancy floral scrollwork and a separately applied central disk. It is identified with black enamel letters on the face.

It measures 1-5/8 by 2-3/8 inches.

The fastener is a round hinged pin and simple hook catch closure on the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Centre Square Pennsylvania Fire Company Chief Badge

This is a WWII Era Two Piece Centre Square PA Fire Company Chief Gilded Brass Badge.

This badge has two-piece construction, featuring a 1940s spray of nozzles on the separately applied central disk. It is identified with blue enamel letters on the face.

It measures 1-7/8 by 2-5/8 inches high.

The fastener is a round hinged pin and safety rotor catch closure on the back.

It is accompanied by the Center Square (new spelling) 1950s era Life Membership ID card.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Centre Square Pennsylvania Fire Company Assistant Engineer Badge

This is a WWII Era Two Piece Centre Square PA Fire Company Assistant Engineer Badge.

This badge has two-piece construction, featuring a 1940s pumper engine on the separately applied central disk. It is identified with black enamel letters on the face.

It measures 2 inches square.

The fastener is a round hinged pin and simple hook catch closure assembly on the back.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age.

Alabama Department of Public Safety State Trooper Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge with a multipiece construction. The gold plate on the separately applied central dis shows minor routine wear.  It is not numbered.

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-7/8 by 2-7/8 inches high.

The fastener is a safety rotor and hinged pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

California Highway Patrol Traffic Officer Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge with a multipiece construction. The gold plate on the separately applied central disk and TRAFFIC OFFICER banner shows minor routine wear.  It is numbered with a very low number, 421.

It has a "WA" in a wreath maker mark on the back.

It measures 3-1/8 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a safety rotor and hinged pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

California Highway Patrol Traffic Officer Out of Service CUT Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge that was cut in half when it was taken out of service.

It has a partial maker mark on the back.

It measures 3 inches in diameter.

The fastener is the top portion of the hinged pin.

The condition is near fair, cut as shown.

Illinois State Police Department of Constabulary Numbered 1959 Pie Plate Five Point Star Badge.

This is an early-20th Century era badge with a custom die two-piece construction. The black enamel on silver plate shows some wear from carry.

The Constabulary was the WWI forerunner of the Illinois State Police, modeled after the Pennsylvania Constabulary.

It has an impressed S.D. CHILDS & CO ENGRAVERS CHICAGO maker mark and a hinged pin safety catch assembly on the back.

It measures 2-3/4 inches in diameter. It appears to have had ball ends on the star points at one time, but they appear to have been intentionally (and neatly) removed.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

Iowa State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Numbered 20 Sunburst Style Badge.

This is amid-20th Century era badge with a two-piece construction. The blue enamel on gilt shows very little wear from carry.

It has a hinged pin safety catch assembly on the back. There are no apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

Louisiana State Police Special Agent Numbered 970 Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge (patent date 1938) with a custom die one-piece construction. The blue enamel on silver plate shows some wear from carry.

It has no maker mark and an applied numbered hinged pin safety catch assembly on the back.

It measures 1-1/2 by 1-5/8 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

Minnesota Highway Patrol Sergeant Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge with a multipiece construction. The silver plate on the separately applied central disk shows some wear from carry.

It has a St. Paul Stamp Works maker mark on an applied copper pad on the back.

It measures 2-1/2 by 1-5/8 inches.

The fastener is a safety pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of Illinois Assistant Director Department of Finance Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge with a two-piece construction. It is blue enamel on gilded brass.

It has a Meyer & Wenthe Chicago maker mark on the back.

It measures 3 by 1-7/8 inches.

The fastener is a safety pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York Police 19th Century Keystone Cop Helmet Badge.

This is a late 19th Century era police helmet badge with a one-piece construction and original horizontal pin retainer. It is gilded brass.  It is machine stamped "STATE OF NEW YORK"

It has a stamped C. G. BRAXMAR 10 MAIDEN LANE N.Y. maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/8 inches.

The fastener is a pin and tab closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York Police Sergeant Badge.

This is an early 20th Century era T-bar badge with a two-piece construction (the central emblem is separately applied). It is gilded brass.

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 3 by 2-1/4 inches.

The fastener is a simple hook closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York State Chiefs of Police Association Numbered "295" Miniature Badge.

This is a early-20th Century era Gold Filled badge with a two-piece construction (the central emblem is separately applied). It is gold plated silver.  The badge is numbered on the lower lozenge (only partially visible in the image because of flash glare).

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 7/8 by 1-1/4 inches.

The fastener is a drop-in hinged pin safety rotor closure. It also has a necklace swivel ring attached.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York Police Special Police Low Number "9" Badge.

This is an early 20th Century era badge with two-piece construction (the central emblem and number "9" are separately applied). It is heavy nickel.  The number is centered and there are no signs of any missing numbers.

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 2-1/2 inches.

The fastener is a hinged pin and safety rotor drop-in style closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York Long Island Railroad L.I.R.R. Police Unissued Unnumbered Badge.

This is a mid 20th Century era badge with one-piece custom die construction (the central emblem is part of the die). It is heavy shiny nickel plate.

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 2-1/8 by 2-1/2 inches.

The fastener is a double loop style.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

New York University Campus Police Belt

New York University Campus Police Brass Buckle on Original Brown Leather Belt.

This is a mid 20th Century, World War II era, brass plate buckle with a one-piece custom die central emblem separately applied.

It has no maker mark on the back. This is an overall view of the front.

The buckle measures 3 by 2-1/4 inches.  The belt is adjustable, currently set at 32 inches, it should extend to at least 38 inches, if needed.

The fastener is a broad hook and loop style.  Both original leather keepers are present.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

State of Minnesota Police Detective Badge.

This is an early 20th Century era badge with an eagle and shield design. It is engraved MINNESOTA DETECTIVE COCHRAN BUREAU and numbered 240.

It has no maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches.

The fastener is a simple hook closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

New Jersey State Police Special Police Brass Gilt Badge.

This is an early 20th Century era badge with a raised custom die design featuring the New Jersey State Seal and black enamel lettering.

There are no maker marks on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

State of New York Department of Public Safety Albany Defense Corps Police Badge.

This is an early 20th Century World War I era badge with an eagle and shield design featuring the New York State seal. It is stamp numbered 59 and has raised letters naming the Albany Defense Corps. The history of the formation of this WWI organization is here.

It has two impressed raised letter QUAYLE NEW YORK maker marks on the back.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches.

The fastener is a simple hook closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

South Dakota State Highway Patrol Department of Public Safety Sergeant Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge with a multipiece construction. The gold plate on the separately applied central disk and black enamel lettering and rank device shows minor routine wear.  It is not numbered.

It has a "Blackinton" script maker mark and HI-GLO® on the back.

It measures 2-5/8 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a safety rotor and hinged pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

Texas Rangers Company A Cast Silver Peso Badge.

This is a mid-20th Century era badge casting made from an old Mexico Silver Five Peso coin with black enamel lettering showing some minor routine wear.

It has a very small "M. KUHL"  (possibly H. KLEIN, or similar) stamped maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

The fastener is a high quality safety rotor and hinged pin closure.

The condition is near excellent, with tarnish and some wear from age, as shown.

Please note: This back can not be sold to a Texas resident or mailed to a Texas address.

Pennsylvania Forest Fire Warden Round Badge.

This is an early 20th Century World War I era custom die badge. It was silver plate on bronze. Almost none of the original plating remains.

The design is an oak leaf on the Pennsylvania keystone symbol with raised lettering surrounding the emblem.  There is a J. K. DAVISON PHILA stamped maker mark on the back.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter.

The condition is near good, with deep tarnish and signs of long time wear from age, as shown.

State of Texas Game Warden Numbered "275" Buckle Badge.

This is an early 20th Century era miniature badge on a small belt buckle.

The central seal is an enamel ring surrounding a five point star and wreath.  There are no maker marks on the back.

It measures 7/8 by 1-1/4 inches. The buckle measures  1-1/2 inches square.  There is a faint early 20th century raised patent number and a stamped "275" on the reverse side of the loop.

The condition is near good, with deep tarnish and signs of long time wear from age, as shown.

Polish Municipal Police Badge

This is a World War II era Polish Municipal Police badge. It is a custom die struck bronze badge.

There is a place for a number to be applied, however this one is blank (Unissued)

Here is a view of the back.

It measures 2-3/8 by 2 inches.

It has two prong style fasteners.

The condition is near mint and unissued, as shown.

Norway Police Badge

This is a World War II era Norwegian NORSK TOLLTEGN Municipal Police badge. It is a custom die struck white alloy badge.

This badge is numbered "665" and maker marked H. RUI on the back.  It is slightly vaulted

Here is a view of the back.  It has a simple hinged pin and hook applied closure.

It measures 1-3/4 by 2-3/4 inches.

The condition is near excellent, as shown.

Mexico DOT Commandant Badge

This is a World War II era Mexico City Department of Transportation First Commandant Police badge. It is a three piece applied enamel shield on brass star with an applied wing surmount badge.

This badge has some damage to the enamel, as evident in the image.

The fastener is long-gone, there is currently a paper clip in clay fastener used to secure it to a display board in the past.

Here is a view of the back.

The condition is well-used, with wear and tarnish, as shown.

Vietnam Secret Police Warrant Disk

This is a Vietnam War era Cong-An Secret Police Warrant Disk. It is a one-piece with applied enamel red dragon on brass circular warrant disk.

This badge has signs of significant wear from long service use, as evident in the images.  The desing is the words Cong-An in white enamel, the letters V.N. at the top of the wreath under the loop for attachment to a neck chain.  It has a stamped DRAGO maker mark (French 1950s manufacture) at the bottom of the wreath on the front.  It measures 44mm.

Here is a view of the back, showing the deeply stamped POLICE and low 0970 number.

The condition is well-used, with wear and tarnish, as shown.

This is an early obsolete Pennsylvania Central Airlines wing dual screw back badge.

This is a completely defunct airline that was in existence from 1936 to 1948. The wing does not resemble any current design.

This is a double screwback wing in generally good condition showing age with some damage to the enamel in the center of the badge.

One of the attachment nuts is missing, as shown on the back. There is some damage apparent to the red and blue enamel on the central emblem. The wing measures 3-1/4 inches across with a 1-1/2 inch diameter central emblem.

There are three uniform buttons in this lot, all in slightly tarnished, generally good to very good condition. This is the back view of the buttons.