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Obverse Design
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Badge is shaped like a shield. Perched on top of the badge is an eagle with
spread wings. Its head is up and facing to its left (our right). Below the
eagle at the top of the shield is a black banner with gold letters. The
letters read "ALCADIA DE PANAMA" which means "MAYORAL GOVERNMENT OF PANAMA".
In the center of the badge is the seal of Panama City with a date of "1492"
(the discovery of America). Above the seal is a curved black banner with
gold letters that read "POLICIA" ("POLICE"). Below the seal is another
black banner with gold letters that reads "MUNICIPAL" (which means the same
in both English and Spanish). Below that is another smaller black banner
with gold letters that read "SUG SEFE DEPTO" (as far as I can make out).
That is not in Spanish so I suspect this to be a Latin motto.
The background of the badge is a smooth gold color. Rays are coming out from the
center seal. Along the two sides are two branches which start from a bow at
the bottom of the shield.
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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. Gold in color.
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Size and Shape
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Unknown. To be determined.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown.
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Issurer
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The mayoral government of the municipality of Panama City. In other words,
this is a badge of the Panama City Police.
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Numbers Issued
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Badge type is unnumbered.
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Rarity
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Very Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Source
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King 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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