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Obverse Design
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Badge is shaped like a shield. In the center is the badge number of "4". Above
is a smooth banner with doubled under tails going up. The banner reads "POLICIA"
(Spanish for "POLICE") in incuse letters. Below the badge number is another
banner which reads "PROV. DE HERRERA" which means "PROVINCE OF HERRERA". In
the point below the banner are raised letters "R DE P" which stands for
"REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" (in English "REPUBLIC OF PANAMA").
The shield overall has a textured background. The shield has a raised ridge
as the edge.
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Reverse Design
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Probably a pin back. To be determined.
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Metal
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Unknown metal. Silver in color. Probably nickel on brass.
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Size and Shape
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Reported as 57 mm wide by 57 mm high (2¼ inches by 2¼ inches).
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Dates Issued
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Unknown. Tentatively attributed as issued before 1920.
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Issurer
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The Panamanian province of Herrera.
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Numbers Issued
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Pieces include #4.
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Source
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Levy Collection.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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Police vest badge.
I would appreciate
e-mail from anyone who can add anything to the history of these badges.
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