This is the official seal of Vallejo, featuring a historical design with a cannon (referencing the city’s origins tied to the Mare Island Naval Shipyard and military history) on the left and a classical figure of Minerva (the Roman goddess of wisdom and war, holding a spear and shield) on the right, often rendered in gold or embossed style as shown. Vallejo, located in Solano County in the San Francisco Bay Area, adopted elements like these to symbolize its naval heritage and strength.
Vallejo City Detective Sergeant shield with the Vallejo City Seal in the center. Made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co.
Vallejo Police star #6, worn by George Newton Frazer who served Vallejo Police from 1905 till he started as a Solano Co. deputy sheriff in 1927. Hallmarked by Irvine W. & Jachens. Hand etching appears added after the badge was issued including the Swastika which was a good luck symbol for hundreds of years before the Nazi’s used it. SKU2554
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