Contra Costa County Badges

Benicia Police badge circa 1930. Made by Ed Jones & Co. Oakland, CAL.

Martinez Police badge named to Frank F. Rizzio.
Circa 1930, sterling silver and hand engraved.

Frank Rizzio when he was a Contra Costa Co.
Deputy Sheriff.

Constable Contra Costa Co.
Made by Patrick Co. S.F. circa 1895.

Contra Costa Co. Deputy Constable badge for Arthur S. Hatch. Hallmarked Ed Jones & Co. Gold Front.

Presentation badge to C. H. Palmer Chief Police Martinez, CAL. circa 1931.
Charles H. Palmer was listed as a Constable in Township 1 as early as 1910 and into the 1920’s. The U.S. Census for 1930 lists him as Chief of Police Martinez, a postion he held until 1939.

Presentation reads: An expression of friendship from W. M. Veale 1931.
William M. Veale was the Undersheriff of Contra Costa County. His father Richard R. Veale was the elected Sheriff 1895-1935.