Police memorabilia collecting

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A collection of old Coventry City Police equipment, including helmets and an old telephone

Police memorabilia collecting is a hobby involving the collection and trading of law enforcement-related items such as patches, badges, uniforms, equipment, hats, helmets, training manuals, medals, and decommissioned or restored police cars. [a] Memorabilia generally focuses on collecting historical artifacts such as turn-of-the-century screw-based handcuffs, though it can also include collecting modern items, typically those that have been decommissioned. [1]

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Museums

Police museums display memorabilia related to a local police department or the history of law enforcement or emergency services in an area.

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Notes

  1. In the United States, the distinction is that patches are embroidered insignia, whereas badges are metallic or plastic items affixed to a uniform

References

  1. Anthony, Shane (July 1, 2012). "Police memorabilia collectors share badges, stories in St. Charles". STLtoday.com.