I have a collection of police badges, from when I was working, 36 years on the force. I have a collection of Delaware County badges and several badges from my department, my patrol badge and my Detective badge. When I retired I sold over 500 police patches to other collectors and about 100 badges. I had a large office and displayed them there. Today I specialize in Coal & Iron Police Badges. The C & I Police were active in the coal region of Pennsylvania from 1870 to 1930. They were disbanded by the state of Pennsylvania in 1930, so these badges are not easy to find. They are also getting expensive. I have 18 of those badges along with several old pair of handcuffs and a C & I model 73 Winchester rifle, in 44-40 cal. My Uncle purchased this rifle when the force was disbanded in 1930, for $15.00.
Everybody has to have a hobby and this happens to be mine.