San Francisco Special Police N. Z. badge made of sterling and beautifully hand engraved.  Made by Wirth & Jachens circa 1886.
SFPD Special Police officer cabinet photo.

San Francisco Special Police N. Z. badge made of sterling and beautifully hand engraved.  Made by Wirth & Jachens circa 1886.

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14K S.F.P.D. Special Police Wm. N. Chief's Office badge. Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco.
S.F.P.D. Special Police badge issued to a Military Police Officer U. S. Army, who worked side by side with a regular S.F.P.D. officer. The officers initials A.B.McK. appear on the badge. Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco and dated on the reverse 8-29-27.  Sterling.
S.F.P.D. Special Police badge issued to a Military Police Officer U. S. Navy, who worked side by side with a regular S.F.P.D. officer. The officers initials B.H.F. appear on the badge. Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco and dated on the reverse 8-7-31. Sterling.

14K S.F.P.D. Special Police Wm. N. Chief's Office badge. Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco.

S.F.P.D. Special Police badge issued to a Military Police Officer U. S. Army, who worked side by side with a regular S.F.P.D. officer. The officers initials
A. B. McK. appear on the badge.
Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco and
dated on the reverse 8-29-27.  Sterling

S.F.P.D. Special Police badge issued to a Military Police Officer U. S. Navy, who worked side by side with a regular S.F.P.D. officer. The officers initials
B. H. F.  appear on the badge. Made by Irvine & Jachens San Francisco and
dated on the reverse 8-7-31. Sterling.

This nickel badge was made by J.C. Irvine San Francisco circa 1886 and is similar to the one this officer, a S.F.P.D. Special named George F. Nichols is wearing.  He was shot on August 23, 1900 while investigating a burglary in progress. Nichols died of his wounds on the morning of August 24, 1900.  PHOTO OF NICHOLS THAT APPEARS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL  SATURDAY AUGUST 25,1900.

This nickel badge was made by J.C. Irvine San Francisco circa 1886 and is similar to the one this officer, a S.F.P.D. Special named George F. Nichols is wearing.  He was shot on August 23, 1900 while investigating a burglary in progress. Nichols died of his wounds on the morning of August 24, 1900.  PHOTO OF NICHOLS THAT APPEARS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL  SATURDAY AUGUST 25,1900
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Patrol Special San Francisco Police hat badge.
San Francisco Patrol Special Police badge.  #2586.  Sterling silver, issued 8-19-31.

Patrol Special San Francisco Police hat badge.

San Francisco Patrol Special Police badge.  #2586.  Sterling silver, issued 8-19-31.
There were only 30-40 of these sterling badges ordered before they went to nickel.

Early San Francisco Special Police B.P. badge made of nickel silver by DWL S.F. Circa 1880.

Early San Francisco Special Police B.P. badge made of nickel silver by DWL S.F. Circa 1880.

Early San Francisco Special Police T. B. badge made of nickel silver by G. M. Woods & Co. Engravers 543 California St. S.F.  The Woods Company was in business from 1856 to 1906.

Early San Francisco Special Police T. B. badge made of nickel silver by G. M. Woods & Co. Engravers 543 California St. S.F.  The Woods Company was in business from 1856 to 1906.

San Francisco Special Police J.H.T. Chief’s Office Presented to John H. Threlkeld by Angelo F. Rossi Mayor of San Francisco 12-10-35.  Made of 14k gold by Irvine & Jachens S.F.

San Francisco Special Police J.H.T. Chief’s Office Presented to John H. Threlkeld by Angelo F. Rossi Mayor of San Francisco 12-10-35.  Made of 14k gold by Irvine & Jachens S.F.

Reverse of badge showing presentation: Presented to John H. Threlkeld by Angelo F. Rossi Mayor of San Francisco 12-10-35. 

Reverse of badge showing presentation:  Presented to John H. Threlkeld by Angelo F. Rossi Mayor of San Francisco 12-10-35.
San Francisco Special Police badge #6372 hallmarked Irvine & Jachens STERLING and dated 2-8-43.

San Francisco Special Police badge #6372 Hallmarked Irvine & Jachens STERLING and
dated 2-8-43.

SFPD Press badge #95 issued by Chief of Police.  Made by Irvine & Jachens.

Members of the press who covered the Police Beat were able to apply to the Chief of Police or Board of Fire Commissioners for a Press badge than allowed them greater access to the police department and to crime scenes and fire scenes.

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S.F.P.D. Special Police Chief’s Office badge issued to Onnias C. Skinner Jr., State Police Weights and Measures S.F - O. Bay Bridge.  He was a mechanic.  Badge is made by Irvine & Jachens S. F. and is marked Sterling.  His S.F. Police appointment paper is pictured below and is dated Nov. 18, 1940.

S.F.P.D. Special Police Chief’s Office badge issued to Onnias C. Skinner Jr., State Police Weights and Measures S.F - O. Bay Bridge.  He was a mechanic.  Badge is made by Irvine & Jachens S. F. and is marked Sterling.  His S.F. Police appointment paper is pictured below and is dated Nov. 18, 1940.

S.F.P.D. Special Police badge #L.L.P. Made by Irvine & Jachens 1027 Market St. San Francisco.

S.F.P.D. Special Police badge #L.L.P. Made by Irvine & Jachens 1027 Market St. San Francisco.

San Francisco Police badge A55 given to Michael Carroll upon his retirement, 7-7-17.  He was appointed to the department on Jan 6, 1885.
Badge is hallmarked Irvine & Jachens 1027 Market St. S.F. and marked sterling 7-7-17.

San Francisco Police badge A55 given to Michael Carroll upon his retirement, 7-7-17.  He was appointed to the department on Jan 6, 1885. 
 

Badge is hallmarked Irvine & Jachens 1027 Market St. S.F. and marked sterling 7-7-17.

San Francisco Police issued Press Pass #88 for the Golden Gate International Exposition, held at San Francisco's Treasure Island, was a World's Fair celebrating, among other things, the city's two newly built bridges. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936 and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. The exposition opened from February 18, 1939, through October 29, 1939, and from May 25, 1940, through September 29, 1940.  Made by P and M.K. Co.

San Francisco Police issued Press Pass #88 for the Golden Gate International Exposition, held at San Francisco's Treasure Island, was a World's Fair celebrating, among other things, the city's two newly built bridges. The San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge opened in 1936 and the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937. The exposition opened from February 18, 1939, through October 29, 1939, and from May 25, 1940, through September 29, 1940.  Made by P and M.K. Co.

Health Commission San Francisco Plumbing Inspector made by J. C. Irvine 751 Market St. S. F.
Health Commission San Francisco Plumbing Inspector made by J. C. Irvine 751 Market St. S. F.

Health Commission San Francisco Plumbing Inspector made by J. C. Irvine 751 Market St. S. F.

Health Commission San Francisco Plumbing Inspector made by J. C. Irvine 751 Market St. S. F.

SF Press Pass 140, made by Irvine  & Jachens 1027 Market St. S.F. Circa 1910.
SF Press Pass 140, made by Irvine  & Jachens 1027 Market St. S.F. Circa 1910.
Warner Bros. Prop badge for S.F. Police Captain badge # 196  made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. Los Angeles.
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Warner Bros. Prop badge for S.F. Police Sergeant  # 1701 made by Los Angeles  Stamp & Stat'y Co. Los Angeles.
Sergeant 1701 Warner Bros bk

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Warner Bros. Prop badge for S.F. Police Captain  # 196  made by Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Co. Los Angeles.

Warner Bros. Prop badge for S.F. Police Sergeant  # 1701 made by Los Angeles Stamp & Stat’y Co. Los Angeles.

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SFPD badge 994 issued to Walter J. Martin who was appointed June 1, 1922.
Back of SFPD badge 994 issued to Walter J. Martin who was appointed June 1, 1922.

SFPD badge 994 issued to Walter J. Martin who was appointed June 1, 1922.

SFPD Special police button made by W;. S. Mancke & Co.
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Chief Merchant Police San Francisco
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Chief Merchant Police made of sterling silver with hand engraved lettering and decorations. 

SFPD Press badge #10 issued by Chief of Police.  Made by Irvine & Jachens.

SFPD Press badge #95 issued by Chief of Police.  Made by Irvine & Jachens

SFPD Press badge #10 issued by Chief of Police.  Made by Irvine & Jachens

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