On the left is the 1st issue Sergeant San Francisco Police Star No. 77 worn by Duncan Matheson who was appointed a policeman November 30, 1900. On the right is the 2nd issue Sergeant star No. 77 worn by Henry M. Shutzer who was appointed a policeman September 3, 1929. San Francisco added the words S. F. to their badges about 1911. Both are made of sterling silver and have applied gold numbers. The lettering is hard fired blue enamel.
San Francisco Police Lieutenant Duncan Matheson
San Francisco Call February 22 1908
San\ Francisco Call June 19 1905
San Francisco Chronicle August 12 1910
San Francisco Chronicle November 4 1929
Jim Casey’s Policeguide.com
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