Name/Title
South River Police Captain's BadgeEntry/Object ID
2021.011.054Description
Captain's badge from the South River Police Department. "South River, N.J." is in a ribbon-shaped banner across the top with the word "Police" below. "Captain" appears in a bar across the bottom. The center design is based on the official New Jersey seal. The outer edge is topped by a sun ray pattern, and the lower by a laurel leaf design.
The seal in the center includes four of the five symbols in the state seal.
The helmet and the horse's head crest represent New Jersey's independence as a state and status as one of the first states.
The woman at the left holding a staff with a liberty cap on top is Liberty, who represents freedom.
The woman on the right is the Roman goddess of grain, Ceres, representing the fruits and vegetables grown in New Jersey.
The three plows on the shield symbolize the agricultural tradition of New Jersey.
The state's motto "Liberty and Prosperity" normally appears on a scroll at the bottom of the seal, but has been replaced with a plain bar.
Gold tone with blue lettering, ribbon highlights, and background for the symbols in the center design. Measures 2" x 2 3/4" and has a pin back with some discoloration. Good condition.Acquisition
Accession
2021.011Source or Donor
South River BoroughAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Badge, Law EnforcementNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Badge, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Hub SortingOther Number
054.capsule.001General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
One of a group of items attached to paper plates and bagged together. See also 2021.011.055 and 2021.011.056.
