dpcsdan Posted January 24, 2014 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2014 I have a half dozen of these. Does anyone else collect them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureHunter Posted January 24, 2014 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2014 Half dozen of same or all different? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I467 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavcon Posted January 24, 2014 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2014 I am starting to get more in to the badges.. What are you looking for one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted January 25, 2014 Half dozen of same or all different? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I467 using Tapatalk Half dozen all different, seven of them to be specific. Will post a pic soon. Looking for five and six point star versions, as well as those that say Shore Patrol. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted January 25, 2014 I am starting to get more in to the badges.. What are you looking for one? Looking for five and six point star versions, as well as those that say Shore Patrol. Want to build my collection and gather historical facts about the use of these badges at naval commands. Thanks, -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted January 25, 2014 Here's what I currently have: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted January 25, 2014 More examples can be seen here: http://navycollector.com/NavyCollector/Navy-MAA-Police%20Badges.htm -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 25, 2014 Share #8 Posted January 25, 2014 I have my issued Naval Station Seattle Brig badge (pictured on your site, btw) from the early 90s. I also have a couple ship's MAA badges from the 50s. Not my focus, but I do grab them when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 25, 2014 Share #9 Posted January 25, 2014 I got this badge from a fellow forum member a few years ago: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted January 25, 2014 Nice, AVT series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navyman Posted January 26, 2014 Share #11 Posted January 26, 2014 Hi Dan, I only have one in my collection. I do not know if this one is ww2 or 50's. I do not know a whole lot about these badges. I bought this one a few years back. In ww2 the USS Pamanset was a Oilier and has some history to the ship. There is a pat number on the back, that's all I can find. Looks like you have a nice collection all ready. Jason Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted January 27, 2014 Share #12 Posted January 27, 2014 Nice badges, I especially like the AVT Lex badge!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted January 27, 2014 I like it a lot, Jason. My feeling is WWII or soon after. Still learning these. -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted January 27, 2014 Latest addition. Pacific Naval Air Bases Contractor, WWII era, maker marked. I'm learning more about police / military police badges. It appears civilian police force badge usage started around 1840s. I'm guessing at this point, but Western sheriff / marshall usage predated that time period. USN usage timeframe still eludes me, but early USN terminology appears to have been Police Petty Officer and/or Master At Arms. I'm currently leaning toward early 1900s as USN common usage beginning period. Any input from forum members? Thanks, -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 27, 2014 Share #15 Posted January 27, 2014 Nice badges, I especially like the AVT Lex badge!! I liked it, too! I've really toyed at the idea of collecting these badges...especially the early-mid century examples. They are quite exquisite in their utilitarian presentation and design! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted January 27, 2014 Share #16 Posted January 27, 2014 Here is one that I was so upset that I was outbid on, It was from 1944-46 for the USS Vincennes (CL-64): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #17 Posted January 27, 2014 As in other USN metal badges, clasp design shows it's early version. -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted January 27, 2014 Share #18 Posted January 27, 2014 Here is a 50s era one based on the Ed Jones, Oakland, CAL hallmark and forked catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted January 27, 2014 Like the "Mess Deck" version. Will add to my "Want List" Thanks for posting. -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 30, 2014 Share #20 Posted January 30, 2014 I'll have to try and get pics but I have the following Navy Police / MAA badges. NAVADCOM T.P.U. MAA. TPU? MAA GUAM ACMAA NMCB-62 USS TRIPOLI LPH-10 GENERIC MAA CHIEF MAA USS REEVES DLG-24 beautiful two tone badge US NAVY POLICE NAF WASHINGTON DC INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT 1989 US NAVY POLICE TASP (TASP?) has an alligator type clip as a fastener marked Govt Prop MAA USS GLENNON DD-840 MAA NEWMAN K. PERRY DD-883 DUTY MAA USS GUIDE MSO-447 USN MCB ONE MAA Nice enameled Seabees seal US NCSP SECURITY POLICE supposedly Navy communication site in the PI DOD seal in center US NAVY MAA USS LANG MAA USS SCHOFIELD DEG-3 PATROLMAN MILITARY POLCE CAMP LEJEUNE Marine Corps seal in center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share #21 Posted January 31, 2014 Sounds good. Think TASP is another way to say carrier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 31, 2014 Share #22 Posted January 31, 2014 I did find this. Taipei Armed Forces Police (TASP). Maybe a joint Taipei/U.S. Navy unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share #23 Posted January 31, 2014 Does it look new? Could use a photo of at least that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted February 4, 2014 My current hypothesis is 1) USN use of Police Petty Officer (P.P.O.) badges did not start until WWII, or just before WWII. A 1938 edition of The Blue Jacket's Manual does not list a collateral duty of police petty officer, whereas a 1941 edition of the BJM does list the collateral duty of P.P.O., the collateral duty of P.P.O. is listed as late as 1968 in the BJM. 2) Shore Patrol badges were also likely to have started in WWII, or possibly after WWII. 3) Master-At-Arms, as well as Chief Master-At-Arms badges were likely not used before 1921 when the MAA specialty was discontinued. I've not yet dated an MAA badge prior to 1938, but it's early in my research. 4) Contracting of base security to civilian police individuals (i.e. Base Police Forces), I don't have a timeframe captured, though I believe Sampson NTC and other NTCs employed police forces during WWII. Please post any info you might have. -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpcsdan Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted February 4, 2014 Shore Patrol example. Early clasp design. -dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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