B.O.L.O. for items wanted to buy, or items to sell.
This blog has made it clear my interest is Newark. There is always room for one more, so friends take a look in your collection and see if you have one like that pictured below. If so I want it.
Send an email with your specifics.
The picture is an old (25-30 years) replica that I do have as part of a full set of Newark Replica Editions. I seek the real McCoy.
I also have a badge pictured below from Trenton. It is the State Capital and this is one of its' early badges. I have a couple and so I can move this by sale or trade. If anyone is interested send an email.
Here is the picture.
This is number 32 ! That is 32nd different community in my "Municipal Collection." This "S" is for Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains is a nice community in a suburban location about 15-20 miles West of Newark. It is a "Township" nestled at the bottom of the Watchung Mountains. In other words very nice.
It used to be nicer (my opinion) before the construction of Interstate - 78. That road circles around, and over, some beautiful Mountains and good communities. Too bad it has a few exits letting all kinds of cars, trucks and people off.
The traffic can be a pain, especially in the communities on the receiving end. If you live there you understand. All is never quiet, however some of the noise is from great activities in this area.
Some 14 years ago I lived over the mountain. I enjoyed it, but after
retiring I found Naples more to my liking. I also found a doctor down here who, of
all things, grew up in Scotch Plains. We talk about this connection, the
pictured badge, and my collection in general. He kinda softens me up
prior to giving me my quarterly pain shot. When he is done I appreciate
everything especially the trip home to this badge.
I have it in my display. Like the others I see it daily. It reminds me of the "old days." Those are nice memories.
The badge itself is neat. It is on the plain side, but in good shape. It does not have a New Jersey State Seal. In fact there is no Seal at all. The number "18" is just below center point and the word "POLICE" is just above that position.
At the top of the badge is the stamped word: "Auxiliary". The township name is also stamped on the badge at the bottom: "Scotch Plains, NJ."
I am glad to have it, and consider it a "keeper."
Wow, this is a biggie. It is "R" for Roselle. This is number 31 in alphabetical order by municipality.
The "R" means I have finally completed those "P's". I started on them in February, but it seems like longer then that. Maybe time is catching up on me.
This community of 20,000 +/- has a "Borough" form of government. It is located in Union County reasonably close to the Newark area. Its' incorporation dates back to 1894.
It was the first community in the United States to have overhead electric wiring and lighting. This was done by Thomas Edison as a demonstration project to push his lighting business. His work was a success.
Like most NJ communities Roselle has a police department. Its' roots can be traced back to the early 1900's. The area that they have to patrol is relatively small at just under 3 square miles.
The beautiful badge from this community is old for sure. It is from the 1940's plus or minus a decade. It is a great New York style and was made for the police auxiliary "Director."
It is in good condition, has a locking clasp, and an old style State Seal which is about the size of a dime. It is on the small side, but authentic.
This badge has been in my hands for close to 25 years. Only after retiring did I find a nice spot for it in my "Municipal Collection." That is the spot where I put non-cities which continues to be my primary interest.
It sits under glass in a huge display case where I view it daily and admire the reverse blue letters that mark it: Roselle Auxiliary, Police and the title - Director.
This Badge is a keeper. It reminds me of the area surrounding Roselle and the friends who lived there a Century ago.
