Cohesive grouping of three mid-20th century Inglewood Police badges representing motor assignment, regular patrol service, and auxiliary division. Included are a Motor Police badge numbered 11 with bear crest and blue enamel rank panels, a Police Officer badge numbered 141 with applied “POLICE OFFICER” banner and City of Inglewood seal, and an Inglewood Auxiliary Police badge numbered 33 with star device and traditional oval shield form. Maker’s marks include “ENTENMANN/LOS ANGELES” on the Motor example and “ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO./GENUINE ‘CARLTONE GOLD’/PICO RIVERA, CALIF.” on the Police Officer badge; the Auxiliary example is unmarked. These badges reflect the structured rank and assignment distinctions within the Inglewood Police Department during the mid-20th century, including motor officers assigned to traffic and motorcycle patrol duties, regular patrol officers, and auxiliary support personnel.
Dimensions approx.: 3.75 x 2.5 in.
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Good to very good, with surface wear, finish loss, and oxidation consistent with age and service use. Enamel remains largely intact with minor edge wear. Pinback hardware is present and functional on all three badges.
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