REAGAN 1981 U.S. CAPITOL POLICE INAUGURAL BADGE.
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Winning Bid:
$189.75
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Before detailing this item here is some brief history on inaugural badges. These badges are official police shields issued for duty during a brief period around the time of the presidential inauguration. The practice of issuing them began in 1937 when major police departments across the country were requested to send a few officers experienced in preventing the types of crime prevalent when large crowds gather. These officers were given special D.C. Metropolitan Police badges commemorating their participation in the inauguration. The practice of inviting outside policemen ended with the 1957 inauguration. Only one style of badge, the "traditional" was issued from 1937-1977 (with the exception of 1945, when no badge was issued). In 1981, the D.C. Metropolitan Police began the now standard practice of issuing two badges. The "traditional" badge was distributed only by the Chief Of Police while a different "street" badge was made available for purchase by police officers. The 1981 inauguration also marked the introduction of special badges issued by six other police agencies. This practice grew quite popular and each inauguration since has witnessed additional police departments issuing their own shields. This Reagan badge reads "1981/Inauguration Of The President Of The United States/Washington, D.C./U.S. Capitol Police." 2-7/8" tall in heavy brass and blue enamel with reverse naming the maker Blackington. Mint.
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