Well-executed group of four Inglewood, California police badges representing varied rank and assignment designations, including a Police Officer badge numbered “127,” a Traffic badge numbered “3,” a Lieutenant badge numbered “115,” and an Auxiliary Policeman badge numbered “42.” Instituted in 1908, the Inglewood Police Department issued badges of this type to sworn officers and auxiliary personnel for identification and rank or duty distinction. The Officer badge retains blue enamel title panels and city seal. The Traffic badge features dual-tone finish and assignment designation panel. The Lieutenant example displays blue enamel “LIEUTENANT” panel above the city seal, denoting supervisory rank. The Auxiliary Policeman badge incorporates the California bear motif and applied number bar. Maker marks include “ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO. / GENUINE ‘CARLTONE GOLD’ / PICO RIVERA, CALIF.” on the Officer badge and “ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO. / GENUINE ‘CARLTONE GOLD’ / ‘PLATILOY SILVER’ / PICO RIVERA, CALIF.” on both the Traffic and Lieutenant examples; the Auxiliary badge appears unmarked. The consistent Pico Rivera Entenmann-Rovin manufacture reflects cohesive mid-century departmental production and strong Southern California collector interest.
Dimensions approx.: 3.5 x 2.5 in. to 2.5 x 2.25 in .
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Very good, with light to moderate surface wear consistent with age and service use. Enamel panels remain intact with minor abrasions. Gold finishes show handling wear and light surface marks. Pin-back assemblies are present and functional.
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