I'm glad to see that these guys didn't go anywhere since my last post in July. At that time I wrote about the three Hat Badges that I believe are from the Philadelphia Police.
These are breast or wallet badges. They are heavy and clearly well made.
The first three from the top are from the Bureau of Health. While the word "Philadelphia" is not part of the badge wording it is clear that the Philly seal is at center point. The badge is believed to be sterling silver.
Around the outside there is a blue enamel ring. The lettering reads: Inspector, Bureau of Health. Each badge is numbered: 211, 78, and 147. The previously mentioned City Seal appears to be gold plated.
Of the last three badges pictured, two are from the "Bureau of Water." Those letters are blue enamel and appear on the outer ring. The badges are marked "Inspector" and also numbered: 56 and 32.
At the center is the City Seal which appears to be finished in gold plating.
My last item is another Inspector Badge without a number. It sure does have a lot of letters on it.
It is from the Bureau of Highways in the Department of Public Works. This is the largest item in the collection. It is 2.00 inches in diameter.
The seal is like the others - from Philadelphia, and apparently gold plated.
The full collection, while not cop badges, are attractive antiques, and thus are welcome in my collection.
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