MARSHAL TENAFLY NJ

Okay, I got me another New Jersey Marshal Badge. Yes Sir, that is great !

This Badge is from TENAFLY, NJ. This is a community up near the Hudson River and crossings to New York City. It is a nice place and consists of residents who travel to the big city on a daily basis.

The badge comes from the day when the community was young and under the NJ Borough form of Government the job of "Marshal" was described as the means of enforcing the law. This badge comes from that era just past 1894 ( Borough Act). It is a 2 inch Eagle on top of a Shield.

The badge is marked:  "MARSHAL" right at the top. On the next three panels it reads:  TENAFLY  and number 233.

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PROGRESS

In the old days if a gang was causing trouble a few cops on horseback dispersed the gang. They ran in all different directions, and the Cops would stop - CASE CLOSED.

Twenty-five years later if there is a gang causing trouble at the usual corner, police cars were sent. The Boys were taken downtown for a shower, a meal, had their picture taken and released - THAT USUALLY MEANT CASE CLOSED.

Twenty-five Days ago, "Anywhere USA", the Boys are back at it. Hold on, not so quick. They're not Boys anymore. Next did you   see that someone in City Hall actually gave them  a permit. The permit says this is their corner up to 11:00 PM. 

However "That Permit" does not give the Gang the right to be belligerent trouble seekers. If they go to far, the Police can be called. The Permit does not authorize Homicide, Arson or just simple Rioting. Those that have "The Permit" need to understand that it is a "privilege", and that there are rules (some of us refer to them as "LAWS) that must be obeyed.

When the Crowd, with the permit, goes to far with their "demonstration," it's time for the "Boys in Blue" to respond. 
When appropriate the Police can apply force to those that don't know how to act like human beings.  

It is sad when this becomes a bad scene. This is because our 'Young Urban Permit Holders' can't read the rules, and if they could, simply wouldn't care. Yeah, plenty of potential for some real harm in these situations, except someone, with brains,  gave the order to DISPERSE THE CROWD.  

Enough said: DISPERSE THE CROWD

N.P.D.  1919

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BALTIMORE CITY JAIL

I was standing on the corner doing no harm

Along came a cop and grabbed me by the arm

He took me to a little box and rang a little bell

Along came the wagon and took me to my cell

I woke up Sunday morning and looked around the wall

The chinches and the bedbugs were having a game of ball

The score was 6 to 0, the chinches were ahead

A bed bug hit a homerun and knocked me out of bed

I woke up Monday morning, the waiter came around

With a piece of bread and butter that weighed a half a pound

The coffee tastes like chewing tobacco

The bread was hard and stale

And that's the way they treat you in the Baltimore City jail

 WHITEY SCHWARTZ'S LIMERICK

(Real Author Unknown,Limerick Memorized by Whitey who will be 94 on 2/22/17 - Happy Birthday my Friend)

NEW NEWARK ADDITION - MATCHING (1890 - 1914) BADGE SET

WOW. THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL.

At least to me these badges, a matching hat and breast badge, mind you, are beauties. I have stood in line fifty years for something like this set.

They are a Fourth Generation "Newark" badge set. They are often called the "Newark Radiator" with the matching, and, maybe, better known  (more in circulation) "Newark Oval."

I now have eleven "Ovals," but only one officer's breast badge from this 4th edition. Those pictured are the set as identified by the number. As you can see the number "175" is stamped into the top of the radiator, while on the oval the same numbers are rather large and applied at center point.

These items will be placed with the jewels of my Newark Collection. I have a few that I give treasure status too. I  guarantee this they will be under lock and key. 

There is so much history with these two treasures. They are at least 100 years of age ending there service in 1914. Certainly I can't remember historical events that occurred while these badges stood watch over my hometown, but just looking at them I see a lot of history. They will be put under glass, and given a prominent position on my wall of treasures, safely locked away in my collection with other memories in my display cases.

HAT BADGE #652

A while back I wrote about my collection of Newark Hat Badges prior to 1914 when the current Hat Badge was introduced. The items in my collection are oval in design and are known, in the trade, as "Newark Ovals." 

For the longest time I used these badges to trim other badge displays. I would put an "oval" in each corner with the center reserved for the badge I wanted to focus on. This worked nice for a number of years, although my wife really isn't impressed with my display techniques. She is learning however. 

As I acquired more and more "Ovals," I thought I have enough to make a display of just these interesting badges. As you can see I placed them in "number" order. At the top is number "2." That is quite a cool item, but I sure do wish I had number "1."

The highest number in this display is "700."  If you're thinking of desirable numbers, then, this item is very unimpressive. The other numbers range from "93" to "511."

My goal now is to find #1, and maybe a few more so I can expand this display. I found one during the last year, and, as you can see from the headline, I am giving it quite a bit of attention. It is number "652"

Well you say, "That's close to "700," so what is so impressive about it?"

Take a good look at the picture. You will see that the "N.P.D. Hat" comes with the badge. Check the pictures below.
    

Naturally, I would want an old police hat to put in my collection, but this one is super nice. First, it just is a Rare Old Police Hat, which I just love. Even my wife was excited when she saw it, begging the question "Where are you going to put that?" 

Second this Hat is not only a fine looking antique, it is from my favorite Police Department - Newark, NJ. Last the Hat has its' original hat badge still in place. It is number "652." It is affixed to the Hat by wire extended through two open posts coming from the rear of the badge.

The wife was right when she expressed her concern on where to display my Hat. She suggested (not really), "Hobby Lobby" as a source for a display box. I found the perfect fit for this hat, when I purchased a glass Basketball Display Unit. 

With the display unit, I can protect my Hat, display it with Respect, and see it every day. We (me) are sure proud to have this item and to display it with my other memories. 

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER BADGE

Well we have another year (2016) in the books. I made it !

I had a decent 2016. No major health issues. I guess that's because I visit the doctor every day ( seems that way even if not true), and my wife wont't let me eat. It seems like all food is bad.

During 2016 I managed to obtain a couple of NJ Marshal badges to help build that collection. I don't know of anybody else who collects this type of badge which was the forerunner of the police department for the communities involved. I have learned that with the creation of the Borough Form of Government many smaller communities elected to handle their public safety concerns by hiring "Marshals." I have around 25 badges now from whatever the number of communities that are in this category.  The picture below shows them off as a display group (that means the picture isn't a good close up). In 2017 I'll keep my eye out hunting for these items and try to add to this collection.

During the year I did manage a trip to Ireland  where I met two Garda (Police) Officers, who like me are members of the International Police Association. They gave me special attention which I certainly enjoyed and added a little something for me to display. The picture below (no complaints as it is a better picture then the other one) shows some of the items given to me during my stay in Dublin.

Of course I hunted for Badges from Newark. The wife likes this group the best as the pickings are few and far between. I do get some every now and then, and did get lucky near the end of the year. I have a few things to do before a I show these prizes here. I can't wait to write about them.

So it looks like I have some work to do in 2017. I wish you all good health and good pickings.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

END OF WATCH, REMEMBERING SOME OLD FRIENDS

It has been a couple of years since one of my friends answered his last call. His grand-daughter drew the picture below. I think it is a nice gesture to show the picture in the post so here it is in our 2016 End of Watch posting . It makes a very nice memory.

In addition to this Officer, there are others who have passed away in 2016. They leave us and their FAMLIES behind.  

Miss you guys!