I have been fortunate this year to be able to find some Marshal Badges that can go in my unique Jersey Marshal Collection. I started my focus on these Municipal Marshal Badges over the last couple of years.
These Badges issued in certain communities between 1880's and 1950's. They were the predecessor of the local police department.
The badge featured above is from the Borough of Rutherford, NJ. That is the home of Giant Stadium where Jimmy Hoffa was rumored to be buried. Other then that sad story Rutherford is a nice community located in northern N.J.
It is a "bedroom" community with a population of 18,000. Its a short ride over the (GWB) George Washington Bridge to upper Manhattan. When Mom and Dad are at work the Rutherford Police patrol the community and make sure all is well. They have their own, newer badges.
The item pictured above is an older badge from the time of the
Marshal. It is a beauty, and in excellent condition.
The badge is silver tone designed as a large circle covering the body of an Eagle. The birds head is very large at the top, while there is a tiny number panel covering the tail. This one has number "165" recessed with black fill. In the outer edge of the circle is the word "MARSHAL" over the name of the community "RUTHERFORD."
At the moment I have twenty-two municipalities represented in my "Municipal Marshal Collection." This badge has found a home. It resides in a nice display case covered with glass. It looks good on my wall and always brings some nice memories to enjoy on a daily basis.
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