A SUPER RARE "NEWARK" BADGE

RARE  "NEWARK"  BADGE

          BY  Dennis Beyer

This is my "Special Newark Badge. Number 33"

Newark you say. It reads SPRINGFIELD. But it was NEWARK first. That's what makes this fine badge - Unique, Rare and Mine. 

Give the face of the Badge a close look. In the center you will see the famous Eagle that centers on the Newark Shield. He is just above the number box, which has two pillars framing number 33 inside the Box. 

It's doubtful that those are original numbers. They were probably changed to suit the Township of Springfield's needs.

The information that was given to me, is that Newark helped Springfield, by selling the small Township some of the City's Badges to be worn by Township Officers. This took place reportedly in the early 1960's.

Once Springfield took ownership of the badge they ordered a name plate, with their name on it, to be placed over the original letters - N E W A R K. Take a look at the picture of the back of this item. In the top "name panel" the stamped letters show the original lettering.

Today Newark still uses the same shape for their badges. They have done so since 1914. Springfield has moved on having a badge of its' own design, one that is more suitable to its' status as a very nice suburban community just a few miles West of the big city - Newark.

SALE ITEMS; ARE YOU INTERESTED ???

I have had these badges etc. for too many years and my wife insists I "Get Rid Of Them !"  OK, she said it nicer, pointing out that they don't really fit with my primary focus. So take a look at these badges and asking price. If you are interested drop me a line at:   jerseychief.gmail.com

1.  New York City  1900 Belt Buckle, pewter...........$35.00
                                                                             NOTE ITEM SOLD

2.  Set of New Jersey Borough's ( TENAFLY & CARLSTADT) "Marshal's."............. for pair .......    $120.00    

3.  HISTORIC N.M. BADGE:

 Sterling Silver, Presentation Badge. From New Mexico Territory given to Chief U.S. Marshal Horace W Loomis. This Marshal worked in the Albuquerque area, and thwarted, according to Wells Fargo Chronicles, a Train Robbery at the Water Station in Rio Puerco, N.M. .............................$4499.

                                                                           

  

Below, the rear of this badge is shown magnified, to reveal makers letters, Silver Marking, and Loomis' Name in lower panel.

          

4. NEWARK  Police Shoulder Patch. Good condition...          ..........................................................................             $4.25

5. HISTORIC ENVELOPE FRONT:  Addressed to Charles A LINDBERGH. Mail was processed shortly after the famed aviator's son was kidnapped by Bruno Hauptmann. Envelope had been kept as a souvenir by a Newark Detective, who assisted on the case. It possibly carried one of over a dozen different Ransom demands, and was in the mail received by the family right after the event.          .........................$175.00 

6. New England Area Radiator Badge.  This is a light weight badge, possibly a toy. It could have been used by an officer with a "Juvenile Assignment."  It has nice detail.   ................................................................................    $35.00

7. Pewter FIRE FIGHTER limited edition Belt Buckle.  .............................................................................   $10.00

8.  Gag Badge "Brothel Inspector."  ..............  $7.50               

9. ANTIQUE BADGE SET FROM WEST NEW YORK,       N.J.  No longer the shield in use and out of service over           50  years. In very good condition. Set of 2  ........ $89.00

NEWARK  RECRUIT Police Shoulder Patch. Good condition...          ..........................................................................             $4.25