A is for ABSECON.
In alphabetical order this is the first of my City Additions. It is a relic. I was surprised that the community of Absecon is really a genuine City in Southern NJ. It covers just under six square miles, and some of that is water.
Although this community became a City over 100 years ago it has remained under the radar for the most part. The attention goes to the neighboring community of Atlantic City. The population is around 8000. That might go higher between Memorial Day and Labor day when the "shore season" has the city open for business.
For some (probably political) reason the police force requires a Superintendent. This badge was issued for that tittle many years ago. It is styled after the New York Captains' Badge. This writer likes the design with the five "points" and blue lettering.
Because Absecon is a City, although not a major one, it is included in the collection. It does look nice and inspires me to keep searching for other fine NJ badges to add to my collection.
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