SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFF: CUMBERLAND COUNTY

 

This is the Third Installment of  Special Deputy Sheriff's in New Jersey. The County featured in this post is CUMBERLAND COUNTY. This County is so far South you could (Not Really) have a nice swim across the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. 

Somehow I got lucky and obtained both of these badges for my display. They are the smallest trinkets in the collection. They measures 1.25" by 1.00". 

There are two panels and a ring on the face of this badge, with recessed letters. The enamel fill is still in good shape with the very visible words:    SPECIAL,  DEPUTY SHERIFF,  CUMBERLAND CO,  NJ.

At Center Point is a Seal of the State of New Jersey. The seal has the same silver tone plating as the full badge. I estimate this rare piece to date back to the 1950's. I have had it about thirty years. 

Despite its' age these badges are in excellent condition. They are under glass with their brothers in this Special Deputy Collection. It hangs on the wall in my Den where I see it every day. I am very glad to have it. 

SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFF: MONMOUTH COUNTY

This is the Fourth Installment of  Special Deputy Sheriff's in New Jersey. The County featured in this post is Monmouth County.

I estimate this historical piece to date back to the 1950's. I have had it over thirty years. Since receiving it as a gift I have added others to fill the collection as shown in an earlier post. It measures 2.25" by 1.25". 

There is a Ring with recessed letters surrounding a N.J. State Seal. The letters were enamel filled and now totally gone. The words read: DEPUTY SHERIFF, MONMOUTH COUNTY. The word "Special" is not on this badge, but I was told it was used by those given an honorary badge by the local sheriff. I have my doubts, but will keep it in the collection until I know for sure how it was used.

The lower panel is the number panel. It shows at the bottom number 248. 

Despite its' age (60-70 years) this badge is in excellent condition with the exception of the enamel lettering. It is under glass with its' brothers in this Special Deputy Collection. It hangs on the wall in my Den where I see it every day. I am very glad to have it.