DIRECTOR BADGES TOP OFF RANK SETS

Earlier this year I obtained my third Newark Director Badge. I posted a single picture of it a few weeks ago. I was quite proud of that Badge and informed everyone about the "Blue Stars." This was the work of H Buchlien & Co who had the commission to make this badge.

Following that original Post I presented the newest addition along with two other Newark Directors that I have had for decades. I had a thought of making a display of just the three Director Badges, but I ultimately thought putting them with the other rank badges, as pictured above, makes the best sense.

Above you will see two Director Badges, with the Blue Stars, to the Right of the top row. On the bottom row, also to the Right, is the current version of the Director Badge. It is without Blue Stars.

What is most important, as one looks at the Director Badges is to realize that the two rows are Rank Sets. That represents a lifetime collecting and obtaining this fine grouping.

There are perhaps 40-50 years between some of these badges of the same rank. Of course some are much newer. It is the fact that they are a two fine sets that makes me mighty proud.

It goes without saying that these badges are in a wood and glass display that is LOCKED. The case hangs in my Den where, without fail, I view it every day.

     

STREET INSPECTOR, NEWARK

This is one of my "Non Police Newark Badges." It dates back to 1930's or earlier. I like the design, with the City Seal at top of badge under a Reverse Blue Lettered panel. In the middle of the badge is a bold panel with the word: INSPECTOR. Since this is from the "Dept Of Streets" I can only imagine the job duties.. It stands 2.25" tall and as the picture shows is still in good condition. Glad to have it in my collection of Newark items.

911 - A DAY TO REMEMBER

 911 is a Date we shall never forget. There will be many tributes to those who died in NYC on the Day the World Trade Center's Twin Towers came down as a result of a terror attack.

From my Badge Collection the item below serves as my tribute:

OBSOLETE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTS: CUMBERLAND CO

 

This "C" is for Cumberland County NJ. Sorry the picture isn't better, as it is difficult for me to get it out of the Display Case. That case holds my collection of County Probation Departments in the Garden State.

This Badge has an individual's name on the top panel. It reads "E F Henderson."

The N.J. State Seal is at center point. It is an older seal giving the suggestion that the Badge was made in the 1940's to 1960's.

Around the State Seal are the words: Probation Officer, Cumberland County. The lettering is recessed, and black fill enamel which is in very good condition. 

The overall color of this Badge is Gold Tone. It is worn. I am glad to have it nonetheless. It looks good in my Display which has a few holes that need to be filled.

I am searching for Probation Badges from: Gloucester, Hunterdon, Hudson, Passaic, Salem, Warren  Counties. I am willing to trade or buy. Donations are welcome too. If you have one Contact me at: 

 

                                  jerseychief@gmail.com