Here is an item, that I believe has escaped from my writings, but it has been one that I have always loved. I hung it almost immediately in a prominent location. It was up there w hen, I would hear that distress call from the wife in the kitchen, "Too Many Stinking Badges - Get Rid of Some."
I've been hearing that Battle Cry for 47 years now, but these badges are my hobby, they don't stink, and they're staying ! They bring me memories and that, of course, is what I collect.
Back to the badge. It was found in a Church sale. I remember the price too, $18. That was a fair price back then, and my birthday was near which made it look even better.
The badge was on a card with the notes "United - Newark." I take that to be United Airlines. They were located in Newark way before the existence of the "New York and New Jersey Port Authority." That gives some age to this old badge.
It is a smart looking "Sunburst" design with an Eagle on top. The words on it are clear: "POLICE - U.A.L." In the number box is # 53. To top it all off it is in excellent condition, just look at the picture.
I keep this one, certainly under glass, in "my museum" where I talk to it every day. Well, almost every day. I sure did today as its' my birthday again, and I said, "Thank You to my Wife" for buying it for me some thirty years ago. Now that's a nice memory and it fits quite well in the collection I keep.
