Another "P." This one is for Piscataway. This is a "Township" so it is a fit in my Municipal Collection.
The place is real, and the name seems to have some roots going back to early settlers in the 1700's. To my knowledge George Washington did not sleep here.
Today, believe it or not, there are over 50,000 inhabitants in Town. Many of them work here. When I worked I had an office in the community.
While there is a major interstate nearby it seems to be bringing people here to jobs, rather then they other way around. The area has many research labs as well as a major Hospital that provide work.
Rutgers University, my Alma mater, has its' major campus here and neighboring New Brunswick. I had an office in New Brunswick too. When I worked I was very much aware of Rutgers and its' football program. The thing is I just can't tell any stories about those memories. They do, however, bring a smile to my face when I think back to another day.
I also smile when I obtain a badge as nice as this for my collection. I consider it a Jersey major for sure, and I do like this old design.
It is a simple traditional shield with twin panels at the top. It is a generic item until the letters are stamped into. This one reads Piscataway and Police. At the bottom is the number box where # 87 was put in place before plating.
The Jersey State Seal was part of the generic package and is perfectly placed at center point. Over all the condition is very good to excellent. Certainly it is a keeper.
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