The very rare Boston Police 1st issue shield, issued in 1853.
Daguerreotype of Boston Police officer wearing the 1st issue shield, issued in 1853.
Gleason’s Pictorial 1853
Boston Police 1870 solid gold presentation badge to Capt. Paul J. Vinal. Nov. 15, 1870.
Back of Boston Police presentation badge showing inscription: Presented to Capt. Paul J. Vinal by the members of the Second Police Station Boston Nov. 15, 1870. Badge is solid gold.
Boston Police shield, known as the Radiator. 5th issue 1879.
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