SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFF: PASSAIC COUNTY

This is the Tenth Installment of  Special Deputy Sheriff's in New Jersey. The County featured in this post is PASSAIC COUNTY. 

This County is in the Northern part of N.J. It is well known for the City of Patterson, as well as Paterson Falls. The first submarine was successfully launced in Paterson. It was called the "Holland Boat #1". It dove into the mighty Passaic River on May 22, 1978. This is considered the first modern submarine. It was created by John Phillip Holland.  

Somehow I got lucky and obtained three of these badges for my display. They are the smallest trinkets in the collection. They measures 2.25" by 1.00". 

There is a single panel and a ring on the face of each badge, with recessed letters. The enamel fill is still in varying shape with the very visible words:  DEPUTY SHERIFF,  PASSAIC CO,  NJ.

At Center Point are the Seals of the State of New Jersey. The seals have the gold tone plating on two of the badges indicating their age (1930-50) The third badge (top picture) is newer having the name of the State in a blue enamel ring. I estimate that rare piece to date back to early 1950's. It has been one of my collection for  about thirty years. 

They fine Badges are under glass with their brothers in this Special Deputy Collection. It hangs on the wall in my Den.  I am very glad to have it.