To start the "pinkish" background was not intended, but maybe the Lady who wore "lipstick," along with this Badge, had a similar match.
This item in Excellent Condition was recently obtained. It is a rare Newark Policewoman Badge. It is numbered 17 within the noticeable Newark Number Box, with pillars on each side.
Looking at it head on, it looks like the present day N.P.D badge. Note the "Newark Eagle" at the center of the badge, just over the Number Box. That tells you 99% of the time, that this is a badge from Newark NJ. Most other Jersey badges, with similar shape, have a State Seal at center point.
At the bottom of this shield is a panel that spells out the word "POLICEWOMAN." This is a unique tittle and no longer in use. Today Woman get the same badge as the Men.
The rear of this beautiful item yields more information, and a question. First there is no hallmark. That is not unusual. There is a pin and clasp which was in use in 50-60's and on to present day.
With all this said a final look at the Lower Rear Panel you will see the word, in reverse, N E W A R K. That, and a closer look on the front, mean that "POLICEWOMAN" is an added/over panel.
I believe the City of Newark purchased, as a cost saving measure, the add on panel. This could have been done by someone other the N.P.D.
In my years of collecting I have seen another original Newark Badge with an added panel.
My understanding is the Town of Springfield purchased a few badges from Newark and had their name placed on the top panel. If you are curious, below is a front and rear view of that badge.
I am very happy to have this badge, and have placed it with other "rare" badges from Newark that are in my Collection. They make for great memories and I can see them every day in what has become "my museum". Thanks to the wife for letting me have this room all to myself. Of course I paid the mortgage off first.
Should you have any information, on either of these badges, feel free to let me know at:
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