From The Philadelphia Public Ledger and Daily Transcript,
Saturday January 11, 1851
Police Badges.--Police Marshal Kevser mustered his men, yesterday afternoon, at the Central Station House, Adelphi street, and delivered to each man the badge which is to distinguish him when on duty.  It is in the shape of a star, with the arms of the State in the centre, as an ornament.

 UPDATE Apr. 23, 2008
 The book has now been sent to the printer and will be shipping in mid July.
Authored by Jim Casey, Badges of America's Finest, will feature over 500 images and
136 all-color pages. Early first issue badges, old west badges and other interesting and unique badges will be included with PRICE GUIDE.

9 x 12 inches

ISBN: 1-932439-51-X          Price: $39.95

Click Here to order directly from the publisher

Embossing and Leather Bound editions are available.

Volume II is in the early planning stages. If you have badges that you would like to have added to this second volume please contact me. Email