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 !