Fulton County Tribune
May 30, 1919
Carten Repository
March 1, 1939
This presentation eagle topped shield is marked on back "Presented to Barney J. Gillen by members of Police Force and Merchants of Warren, Ohio, 1919".
Stunning 10k gold eagle topped shield, surmounted with a Phoenix rising above two American flags. Twelve brilliant diamonds adorn the shield which is completed with crossed police batons. Marked "Barney J. Gillen, Chief of Police, Warren, Ohio". SKU0098
Born 1869 in the Free State of Ireland, his family immigrated to the U.S. in 1873. It’s not clear when his career in law enforcement began but the 1910 U.S. Census lists his occupation as Policeman, Warren, Ohio. In 1919 he was appointed Chief of Police, a job he held for 27 years until his retirement in May of 1946. He died on September 19, 1960 at the age of 91.
Lima News
June 30, 1946
Lima News
May 28, 1946
Lima News
September 20, 1960
Mansfield News Journal
March 4, 1939
John A. Wright
Sheriff of Montgomery Co. Ohio
1902 - 1906
In 1897 to 1902 he is listed as a Riding Deputy before being elected Sheriff.
14k & 18k gold Jeweler made badge for
John A. Wright Sheriff Montgomery Co. SKU3797
Continue to the next two Ohio pages to see these very historic badges and the men who wore them.
The Dayton Herald January 11, 1926
City of Youngstown Roundsman badge J. W. Lindesmith, sterling silver with hard fired black enamel, T-Pin. Circa 1880 SKU2995
The Cincinnati Post November 15, 1883
Robert Mohr Franklin County, OH Sheriff’s Department
No Longer Available.
Cleveland Leader October 4, 1875
Cleveland Leader January 3,1882
Generic Deputy Sheriff shield made of sterling and gold by Cleveland Jeweler P. L. Miles, circa 1875.
National Association of Stationers, Office Outfitters and Manufacturers badge from their 19th Annual Convention SKU551
This site has over 200 pages so you may want to Search it with our custom search engine, AD FREE
generated by Google. SEARCH Click Here
This site has over 200 pages so you may want to Search it with our custom search engine, AD FREE generated by Google. SEARCH Click Here
Lawman Online Badge Museum, Police Online Badge Museum, Sheriff Online Badge Museum, Constable Online Badge Museum.
Jim Casey’s Policeguide.com
Your guide to the wonderful world of badges.
