OTHER TREASURES TO RECOGNIZE IN MY COLLECTION

In my "Opening for Another Year" I continued to lament about not having a "Newark Star." 

I showed off a single "display box" housing some "Primary Pieces" that I hold. Now, only two weeks latter, I realize that I have a few more "Primary Prizes." These displays have taken a backseat to a few that get the most attention from me. Let me correct that right now.

First  take a look at all those "Hat Badges" that I was using as trim. I have followed through on my promise to make a single  display for these nice Badges. They date back to 1900. I won't show every one, but there is one below that is a very good find. As the picture shows it is in beautiful shape, and it carries Number Two (2). Not bad at all.

2019 THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR ELUSIVE NEWARK STAR

The year 2018 was pretty good, although I still have not obtained the Newark Star that sits on top of this Post.

Below is part of my Newark Collection. These are the primary pieces of the collection. It certainly has grown over the 50 years I have been in the hobby.    It was these Newark Items that were the key to two major trophies in 2018. That made the year fantastic, but my search for a Newark Star continues.

Featured in this display, starting at the bottom, are four old Detective Badges. On top of those badges is an older Newark Sergeant shield. Immediately to the left are Two Badges from the late 1850's that were part of Newark's Second Edition. On the far left is a matching set for the Chanceman's Badge C-93.

Around the perimeter (left, right, top) are eight "Old Newark Ovals." They are, in number order, # 2  to a high # 700. 

I feel good about having these hat badges. I now have a total of eleven! They look nice surrounding my real treasures. I will get them their own display case in 2019. That will be a nice project to do.

If I ever get the "Star" I guess I will have to get an even bigger display case. Maybe it should be displayed alone. Hope I can figure that out in 2019 

Well with your help, I will acquire that Newark Star. While I wait for it, I will keep telling you about the remainder of the collection. So Friends, lets have a great 2019, and to you:

HAPPY NEW YEAR.