TYPE: Badge of office. Worn by uniformed officers of the San Antonio Police Department.
DESCRIPTION: All metal. Silver in color. Pin and open loop clasp on rear. This photograph depicts an excellent example of the badge. It is a medieval shield bordered with three interior progressive lines. The face of the shield is clear with a single script lettered word POLICE, slightly off-set to the left with an ornate letter P.
USAGE: Worn on exterior of the uniform, upper left chest, by all sworn members of the department in the rank of Police Officer.
PERIOD OF USE: 1880s to 1900.