A new series of badges was introduced in 1957 by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). They were completely different in design and appearance from any badges previously worn by Texas state lawmen. The...
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The Chicago Police badge is being reproduced and sold as authentic. Below is a picture of a real Sergeant's badge and a reproduction FAKE Sergeant's badge. Look at the lettering font style on the rank and the...
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This was the first badge of the New York City Police Department. It was made of stamped copper and worn between 1845 and 1857. The term 'copper' and 'cop' is believed to have come from this shield. ...
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Here is some brief information about the current issue Texas Ranger badge. In October of 1962 Colonel Homer Garrison,Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety and Chief of the Texas Rangers,ordered...
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Police badges...so many being offered, but so few are worth your time, let alone your hard earned money. I have been collecting police badges since 1978 and I have learned the hard way. First,don't be afraid...
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