TYPE: Badge of office. Worn by uniformed officers of the San Antonio Police Department.
DESCRIPTION: All metal. Silver (patrolman/police officer/Detective Investigator rank) or Gold (supervisor rank) in color. Pin and rotating clasp lock on rear. This photograph depicts an excellent example of the SK33 Patrolman’s (rank was later designated Police Officer) badge. The SK33 was designed by Charles Simmang Jr. (a local engraver and die sinker) and Owen Kilday (Chief of Police, SAPD 1929-1939) in 1933.
USAGE: Worn on exterior of the uniform, upper left chest, by all sworn members of the department when in service or command dress uniforms.
PERIOD OF USE: 1933 to 1984.