RARE 1900 NEWARK P.D.
This is a "Believe It or Not" from Newark, NJ!
I am not going to say too much about it because I still am just not quite sure myself. The story goes something like this. In the early 1900's Newark was using the "Radiator Design Badge." That was to end in 1914, when the "new (and current) edition" was introduced.
With new officer's being hired before the "new" badge was ready, this Badge was ordered as a temporary badge.
As a temporary solution, this badge, was the alleged short term answer. If this is true I have a nice looking antique badge. It has two panels that are marked: NEWARK, POLICE.
There is a working pin with a "C" clasp on the back side (See picture). This gives one an idea of the badge's age.
In the center of this badge is a Seal. It is about the size of a quarter. It is, however, the State Seal of N.J. This seal is, for a Newark Officer's Badge, quite unusual!
There is a trademark on the rear of this item. It reads "Whitehead Hoag Co, Newark, NJ." This company was an Established Badge Maker back in the day, but are they are no longer in business. Did the Newark Police Department really authorize Hoag to make it? If you can add to or clarify the story let me know.
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