Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., Related to the article “Badge, Who Gotta Badge? What’s There About Symbol of Authority That Makes Its Wearer Puff Up Like a Pouter Pigeon? Why, Doncha Know, Connie? This is the Volstead Era,” Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 1926: A24., Close-up view of a Los Angeles Police Department badge with an eagle emblem at the top. Below that, over a background of sun rays emanating from the center, are 3 banners reading "Captain" and "Los Angeles" and "Police" framing the city seal encircled by an enameled ring with the words "City of Los Angeles, Founded 1781." At the base are 2 5-pointed stars, and the whole is framed by a border of laurel leaves; photographed on speckled background, possibly granite., Text from nitrate negative sleeve: Badges, US. State, County, City
