This is the last (for now) of my TOP COP COLLECTION.
I have had this badge over 20 years or longer. I got lucky obtaining it back in the day. It was made for the "Chief", except he never accepted delivery of for one reason or the other. So the maker allowed me to purchase it. I took real good care of this beauty wondering if "He" would come looking for it. He didn't, and others ascended to the office of the Chief. Guess they ordered their own badge.
As you look at it, you will note it is a "named" badge. It turns out the man was a neighbor of my in-laws when they lived "Down in the Valley." We met a couple of times. I don't think he has any idea that I have "his" badge. That's what is cool about collecting these treasures - You often obtain a story with the badge.
The shield is a "Sunburst" with an Eagle on the top. Their is a name panel at the top also.
The bottom has a reversed blue/gold lettering pattern spelling out the word "Chief." The ring around the State Seal reads West Orange Police Dept.
It is an impressive old style badge that I have kept under glass, so it remains in pristine condition. With all my items, I see them daily and enjoy the memories that they bring to my aging old mind. That I can still remember, makes me quite happy, and proud to have this "CHIEF" in my collection.
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