NEWARK PD - WALLET BADGE

Shown here is another "Unique Badge" that I have. It clearly reads: NEWARK POLICE # 1320. The problem is this item is not correct. It was not issued by the N.P.D.

Even though the shape is (90%) OK, and the Seal is perfectly stamped this is believed to be an Officer's "2nd or wallet badge." It was probably made by Buchlien & Sons at the request of the Officer.

Two areas that stand out, at least to my eyes are: The State Seal. On a Newark Badge there is no Seal. A distinctive Eagle Stands above the Number Box. That Eagle is iconic (my opinion) on Newark Badges.

The Number Box is the next tell that there is somethin wrong with this Badge. While it looks just like the number box used on many NJ Badges it is not the same on a true Newark item. The N.P.D. trims (if that is the right word) their number boxes with Pillars.

My pictured Badge is displayed, but at a distance from the true Newark PD Officer Badge. I like it, but only a little bit. You just can't beat the real thing !

OBSOLETE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENTS: MONMOUTH

 

Happy New Year. I am continuing the monthly post regarding my collection of Defunct New Jersey Probation Badges. There are 21 counties in the Garden State and I have been trying for well over 30 years to obtain at least one badge for each county.

To start 2026 I will display badges from Monmouth County and the full collection in this post.

Starting at the top you will see two giant, silver tone badges with an Eagle on top. They both have recessed, with enamel fill, letters that read: PROBATION, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ. In the center is a multi color seal which was introduced in the late 1960's.

These Badges were gifted to me shortly after the State took over all County Departments and created a single agency. They have been in my collection roughly 28 years.

In addition the last picture above shows all the Probation Officer Badges in my Collection. I still need a few, but I am quite happy with the total to date. All of these badges are in Oak display cases and have a prominent place in my office. I'm very happy to have them. 

I collect N.J."County" Probation Officer Badges, so if you have one that you would like to move on please contact me:       jerseychief@gmail.com

2026 HAS ARRIVED !!!

 HAPPY NEW YEAR

TO

MY FAMILY & FELLOW

BADGE COLLECTORS

HAVE A GREAT 2026

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