Great circa 1900's - 1910's Omaha, Nebraska Metropolitan Police Detective Badge #8

Great circa 1900's - 1910's Omaha, Nebraska Metropolitan Police Detective badge. The nicely detailed badge is topped with a standing, spread-wing eagle and the shield below reads: "OMAHA METROPOLITAN POLICE DETECTIVE" and features the number "8" in the center with black painted detail. From what I can find out, which is little, I believe this badge might be as early as the 1900's. The Metropolitan Police were founded in 188They had a Chief of Detectives by 189
There is a 1909 History of the department that has been put online, and it is obvious that at that time the Detectives were all plainclothes, and this is a smaller, "wallet" size badge, that would be carried by them, and shown when needed, but not necessarily worn. I know by the 1930's or later there was a larger Detective badge, possibly for 'full dress' or parade occasions. I also believe this smaller badge was probably in use from the 1900's or so, through at least the 1930's, hence the full replacement of the pin and catch during the period of use. Evidence of a slightly shorter pin sits below the hinge, and there is light grinding around the catch, but the patina nearly matches that of the badge. There were 15 detectives in 1909, so that fits with the numbering of this badge.

Circa 1900's - 1910's

Approximately 2-3/16" in height x 1-5/8" in width.

Stamped nickel plated nickel, black painted numbers.

Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

None.

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7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows minor to moderate wear and all of the plated details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.