Captain Roberts sits for a portrait.

W.C. Roberts' LAPD Series 2 Captain's presentation badge, made of sterling silver with hard fired black enamel, an applied number 1 and hand chased engraving.

Reverse of Captain Roberts badge showing presentation dated July 1889.

W.C. Roberts' LAPD Series 2 Police badge, made of sterling silver with hard fired black enamel. 
Hallmarked Anker & Carson.

The Los Angeles Times  22 February 1889  page 10

The Los Angeles Times  15 Feburary 1889  page 10

Pictured above is Captain Roberts with the Strongman Team, Circa 1890s.  Bare knuckle boxing in the ring helped prepare for battles on  the streets of Los Angeles. 

 LAPD Series 2 Detective #22 badge, made of sterling silver with hard fired black enamel, and hand chased engraving, circa 1889.

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