BADGES
Inspiration?
Possible Inspiration for our first badge. Same size and almost identical design but with a shell back.
From Wikipedia: The American Protective League (1917-1919) was an organization of private citizens that worked with federal law enforcement agencies during the World War I era to identify suspected German sympathizers and to counteract the activities of radicals, anarchists, anti-war activists, and left-wing labor and political organizations.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges. This example is dapped, with a larger pin and clasp, and numbered 24. Most of the original gold colored plating has worn off, and there is no blue enameled ring. Museum purchase 2022.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges. In this variation the badge is flat, with a larger pin and clasp, and numbered 50. Gold plating, and no blue enameled ring. Museum purchase.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges. This example is dapped, with a larger pin and clasp, and numbered 24. Most of the original gold colored plating has worn off, and there is no blue enameled ring. Museum purchase 2022.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges. This example is dapped, with a larger pin and clasp, and numbered 24. Most of the original gold colored plating has worn off, and there is no blue enameled ring. Museum purchase 2022.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine first U.S. probation badges. Variation, as badge is flat, with a larger pin and clasp, and numbered 59. Some gold plating, and no blue enameled ring. Museum purchase approx. 2020.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges numbered 151. The badge was donated to the Chief U.S. Probation Officer in December 2016, by the former U. S. Clerk of Court, now executive director of the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Badge remains in the EDTN.
First U.S. Probation badge
This is one of two marked example of the nine known badges: "American Emblem Co. Ithaca, N.Y." It is unknown why it is marked and the others are not. Badge remains in the EDTN.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine first U.S. probation badges. Badge issued to William Foster Jordan, the longest serving Chief U.S. Probation Officer, from the Northern District of Alabama. Image courtesy Administrative Office of United States Courts and this piece is in their Museum in Washington, D.C.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine known first U.S. Probation badges numbered 175. This is one of two marked examples from: "American Emblem Co. Ithaca, N.Y." It is unknown when it was made or why it is marked and the others are not. Image taken by this curator 2025 at the Centennial celebration Washington, D.C. Badge is in PPSO possession.
First U.S. Probation badge
This is one of two marked example of the nine known badges: "American Emblem Co. Ithaca, N.Y." It is unknown why it is marked and the others are not.
First U.S. Probation badge
One of nine first U.S. probation badges. Badge belonging to a private collector. Photo used with permission.
Oldest Department of Justice U.S. Probation custom badge
Badge belonging to Chief U.S. Probation Officer Joseph E. Lewis (Indiana Northern). This is not the badge he would have been issued when appointed. Made by C.D. Reese, New York, the badge is customized with the Chief’s name.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
USPO/DOJ badge in the New York style, marked DOJ. Hallmarked "KC," 2.75" x 2.25." It appears to be old Everson Ross badge. The attachment(s) on the back are “Lugs.” NYPD and many other NY/Manhattan departments still use them. The lugs go through big grommet holes, usually on a leather backer, and a big "diaper pin" is put through both holes. A very traditional attachment but still very popular in NY.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
Back of badge showing New York style "lugs."
U.S. Probation Department of Justice raw finding
Raw finding (badge blank) of the same style as the USPO/DOJ badge in New York style. Raw finding manufactured by Best Stamp and Seal company, Louisville, Kentucky. Donated by a retired Jefferson County, Kentucky, police officer.
U.S. Courts/Department of Justice badge
Date unknown and unmarked. But must be after 1940. Smaller than modern, this 2½" badge is unusual due to U.S. Courts, and Department of Justice together. Found by a Baltimore Police Department officer at a collectors show at the Baltimore Convention Center. This badge has all the signs of being carried in a wallet, and the seller confirmed that is how it was carried. However, the screw attachment on the back is consistent with a hat badge.
U.S. Courts/Department of Justice badge
Back of badge 615. Purported to have been carried in a wallet, the green verdigris supports this theory. However, it also has the screw back and pin (although the pin is removed) to be worn on a hat. MYSTERY!
U.S. Courts/Department of Justice badge
Back of badge showing New York style "lugs."
U.S. Courts/Department of Justice badge
Raw finding (badge blank) of the same style as the USPO/DOJ badge in New York style. Raw finding manufactured by Best Stamp and Seal company, Louisville, Kentucky. Donated by a retired Jefferson County, Kentucky, police officer.
U.S. Courts/Department of Justice badge
Date unknown, and unmarked. Smaller than modern, this 2½" badge is unusual due to U.S. Courts and Department of Justice together. The badge is alleged to have come from a probation officer at the District of Columbia's Workhouse (federal) Prison, which closed in 2001.
U.S. Probation & Parole
2 7/8" badge, gold in color, which appears to be a newer version of badge #403. Badge donated by Eastern District of New York SUSPO to whom it was issued, who is now retired.
U.S. Probation & Parole
2 7/8" badge, originally gold in color. Due to heavy wear, it appears silver. Unmarked, very thin, and the pin and catch mechanism have been removed. Badge found at a flea market by the daughter of Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Virginia Western), who donated it.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Unknown date or manufacturer, but an early style. Image courtesy of the Administrative Office of United States Courts.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Silver badge supported by PPSO which preceded the current gold badge. No hallmark. Badge donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer, retired, Western District of Michigan.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Close up of Edmond Jones badge in a newer holder, which displays the credentials on the inside and the badge on the outer cover. Please see credential page.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer Assistant badge
Believed to be an Everson Ross badge. Donation courtesy of the Chief U.S. Probation and arranged by the Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Damaged badge covered with a hard red substance. One of my favorite [:-)!
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Silver badge supported by PPSO which preceded the current gold badge. No hallmark.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Unmarked badge issued in 1974. Donated courtesy of Administrative Services Manager Middle District of Louisiana.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Silver badge supported by PPSO which preceded the current gold badge. No hallmark. Donated the Chief of the Officer Standards Branch, PPSO (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Silver badge supported by the AO before the gold badge. Used in many districts. Preceded the current gold badge. No hallmark. Donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of Mississippi.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Silver badge supported by the PPSO before the gold badge. Used in many districts. No hallmark, and no enamel in the lettering. Donated Chief of the Officer Standards Branch, PPSO (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Unmarked badge issued to U.S. Probation Officer on March 4, 1974. USPO mandatorily retired on March 31, 1994. Authority for badge donation courtesy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Southern District of California (retired). Donation coordination courtesy Human Resources Manger.
U.S. Courts Probation & Parole Officer badge
Smith and Warren probation and parole badge.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Full size 2 7/8" catalog #400, Entenmann-Rovin badge variation. Known to be used in California until the 1980’s.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Full size 2 7/8" catalog #400, Entenmann-Rovin badge variation with "Probation" on the top panel. Known to be used in California until the 1980s.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Full size 2 7/8" catalog #400, Entenmann-Rovin badge known to be used in California possibly the 1950s to 1980s. This example is dated 1957.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Full size 2 7/8" catalog #400 Regency two-tone badge by Entenmann-Rovin. Image donation and design by U.S. Probation Officer District of Arizona (retired). Personal purchase with approval of the Chief in 1993 through John's Uniforms, Phoenix, AZ.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Smaller 2 1/4" catalog #402 Entenmann-Rovin badge. Image donated by Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer District of Arizona, (retired). When he was appointed in late 1987, PPSO was out of badges and instructed him to order one from a national company.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B538 badge, marked KATATCLAD Heavy Gold Electroplate (HGE) 24K+. Put into service by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Southern District of Florida in the mid 1980's. Due to issues in South Florida, "Department of Justice" on the badge was added to assist officers in dealing with local law enforcement. Donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B538 badge, marked KATATCLAD Heavy Gold Electroplate (HGE) 24K+. Put into service by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Southern District of Florida in the mid 1980's. Due to issues in South Florida, "Department of Justice" on the badge was added to assist officers in dealing with local law enforcement. Donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer (retired). Image and history courtesy of Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer District of New Hampshire (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B741HA badge. Designed in 2003 by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Southern District of Georgia (retired). Badge used from 2003 to 2008, when all badges of this style were retired. Donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Damaged badge donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired). Manufacturer unknown, but of a lower quality.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Everson Ross Badge missing the center seal. Note that the silver solder which was used to adhere the center. More recent badges use epoxy.
U.S. Courts Supervisor Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B538 badge marked Hi-Glo, a personal purchase by Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of Alabama (retired) at the time of his promotion in 1991. The badge was lost in the fall of 1993. This USPO recovered the badge and added it to the museum with permission.
U.S. Courts Supervisor Probation Officer badge
Replacement Blackinton B538 badge image donated by retired SUSPO described at left who served from 1975 to 1998. This badge replaced the lost badge at left.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B548 badge. Notice the uneven hand struck lettering. This is prior to CNC machining. Image donated by retired SUSPO described in last two panels. The badge was a personal purchase in 1976/1977 to replace the silver badge carried at the time.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Officer badge
Blackinton B548 badge donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Eastern District of Missouri. Badge style was used from the start of pretrial services in the district in 1987 until 2012.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
2 1/4" badge donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer (retired) Northern District of Illinois, who purchased it as a new officer in 1989. The design and purchase were authorized by the Chief U.S. Probation Officer at the time. Badge hallmarked Entenmann-Rovin Co.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Officer badge
Unmarked gold pretrial badge. This design was retired when the district adopted a new badge. Courtesy of Personnel Technician District of Puerto Rico.
U.S. Courts Probation & Parole Officer courtesy badge
Close-up of 1 5/8" mini badge of the Probation and Parole Department, Eastern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Smith & Warren district-specific badge. Unusual due to blue enameling. Donation approved by Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of California. Coordination and communication courtesy, Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer.
Chief U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Image courtesy of Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Northern District of New York (retired).
Deputy Chief U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Deputy chief badge produced by Blackinton. Image donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of South Carolina.
U.S. Courts Retired Probation Officer badge
Courtesy Chief U.S. Probation Officer District of Kansas (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge image courtesy of Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of New Jersey. This District is the only district to use the “Presidential Eagle,” not “Great Seal Eagle”.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge marked H. Buchlein Son, Newark, N.J., which ceased business in 2003. Its design is believed to date back to 1931, which would explain the use of the Executive Branch “Presidential Eagle,” not the Judicial Branch “Great Seal Eagle.” Donation courtesy of Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of New Jersey (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
District of New Jersey Badge, which in their tradition, uses the Presidential Eagle. Qui pro domina justitia sequitur is a Latin phrase meaning "He who takes legal action on behalf of Lady Justice." It is the motto on the seal of the Department of Justice. Instead of dots on either side of the badge separating the text the district uses stars. Blue enamel is used in the letters and numbers, which is rare. Museum purchase 2023.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Officer badge
2 1/2" badge marked Buchlein and Sons, Newark, New Jersey. The company ceased business in 2003. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, District of New Jersey (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
District-specific Blackinton B548 badge, produced in 2008. Marked 24KT, V.H.B. KK©, HGE 2008. The center seal is cutout of Great Seal, and the lettering is hard enamel, which completely fills the letter cavity and is stoned flush to the surface of the panel. Donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of South Carolina.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Gold badge with enough wear to make it appear two-tone. "ILSP" identifier on the front. Wallet clip on the rear. Not marked, but purchased from Smith & Warren. The badge was provided to an officer as a duplicate badge in conjunction with the officer's numbered badge and worn on officer's belt next to their firearm. Badge donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of Illinois.
U.S. Courts Probation & Parole Officer badge
Image courtesy of Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Eastern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Current badge, Southern District of Alabama. Image courtesy U.S. Probation Officer. Unknown manufacturer.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
District-specific officer badge. A Smith & Warren S146 badge, production date unknown. Donated by Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Senior Probation Officer badge
District-specific senior officer badge. A Smith & Warren S146 badge, production date unknown. Donated by Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Supervisor Probation Officer badge
District-specific supervisor badge. A Smith & Warren S146 badge, production date unknown. Donated by Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Southern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Deputy Chief Probation Officer badge
District-specific officer badge. A Smith & Warren S146 badge, production date unknown. Image only, not in the Museum, but from the Southern District of New York.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Current badge, District of Puerto Rico, Blackinton B30. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician.
U.S. Courts Senior Probation Officer badge
Current badge, District of Puerto Rico, Blackinton B30. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician.
U.S. Courts Supervisor Probation Officer badge
Current badge, District of Puerto Rico, Blackinton B30. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician.
U.S. Courts Retired Probation Officer badge
Panel screwed into bade to deactivate. Badge unmarked and covered in a resin-like coating. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician District of Puerto Rico.
U.S. Courts Sr. Deputy Chief Probation Officer badge
Blackinton badge, produced in 2005. Marked HI_GLO, model B548. Assigned to three prior deputy chiefs. Currently assigned to, and image courtesy of, Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Matthew R. Macavoy (Pennsylvania Eastern).
U.S. Courts Chief Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B537, from 1986. Image donation courtesy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, District of Rhode Island (retired 1999).
U.S. Courts Courtesy Probation Officer badge
1 1/4 mini or courtesy badge in New York style. Produced by United Insignia, unknown date.
U.S. Courts Chief Pretrial Services Officer badge
Blackinton pretrial chief badge. Turned in to Citrus Heights Police Department, Citrus Heights, CA, during a traffic stop. It appears to be in the B899 series. Top end Karat Klad finish, missing the 11/16" center seal. Appears to have been used as a wallet badge. Made before 1998. Donation courtesy of Chief of Officer Standards Branch, PPSO (retired).
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Believed to be the first pretrial badge design used by the pretrial “demonstration districts” from 1974. This badge belonged to the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Northern District of California. Notice the AO seal designed by the Institute of Heraldry and the low 0005 number.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Unmarked badge, believed to be the first badge from 1974 when the Eastern District of Michigan was chosen as one of the first 10 pretrial "demonstration districts." Appears to be a custom die and design. Notice the AO seal. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Unmarked badge, believed to be the first pretrial badge from 1974. Appears to be a custom die and design. Notice the AO seal. Donation courtesy of Personnel Technician, District of Puerto Rico.
Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer badge
Unmarked Chief badge. Notice the word "Agency" in the title. Eastern District of Michigan Pretrial Services was one of the first 10 demonstration districts formed in 1974. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer badge
Unmarked badge. Although thick, of low quality. The words are not machined into the metal but are decals on a stock badge. Notice the word "Agency," in the title. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer badge
At the time of donation this was the current badge used in pretrial services, Eastern District of Michigan. A Smith & Warren S155. Image donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer badge
Transition S155 badge marked "Everson Ross, Smith & Warren, USA." Notice the word "Agency," in the title. The Eastern District of Michigan was one of the first 10 demonstration districts formed in 1974. Donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Eastern District of Michigan.
U.S. Courts Probation and Pretrial Services Officer badge
Symbol Arts of Ogden, Utah badge, District of Utah. Designed and first used before 2000.
Issued to this retired officer and Museum curator.
U.S. Courts Supervisor Probation Officer badge
Blackinton B2188 badge designed in 2006 by then Chief U.S. Probation Officer District of Idaho while a SUSPO in the Western District of Washington. The badge was a prototype and was never adopted by the district. Image donated by the Chief .
U.S. Courts Chief Probation Officer badge
Chief's badge donated by Chief U.S. probation Officer Eastern District of Missouri Eastern (retired 2018). This Blackinton BU1846 badge was ordered in May 2000 and presented on June 5, 2000.
U.S. Courts AO/PPSO badge
Blackinton badge produced in 2011. Assigned to staff person while at the AO/PPSO. Badge courtesy ofvChief, Officer Standards Branch, AO (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation and Pretrial Services Officer badge
Symbol Arts badge, Northern District of Illinois. Used from 2004 to approximately 2007. Image courtesy U.S. Probation Officer.
U.S. Courts Deputy Chief Pretrial Services & Probation Officer badge
Badge image courtesy of Deputy Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Southern District of Iowa. Believed to be a Smith & Warren S 155.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge image courtesy of Senior U.S. Probation Officer Eastern District of California Eastern, (retired). While serving in the Eastern District of California after decentralization, the district purchased their own badges from Smith and Warren. They started at 001, and image donating Officer was the seventh employee hired, consequently being issued the 007 badge. The badge is now retired and in his possession.
75-year commemorative badge
First-ever commemorative badge.
75-year commemorative badge set
75-year commemorative badge, celebrating the years since the U.S. probation system moved from the Department of Justice to the U.S. Courts. Die struck .102" solid brass finished in three metals: antique gold, polished gold, and rhodium. Marked Collinson, 3" tall and made in the USA. Idea conceived and designed created by U.S. Probation Officer Mathew Erickson Western District of Michigan (retired 2021). First badges delivered September 2014.
75-year commemorative boxed badge set
Badge set, including pin and coin, in presentation box.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Chief's badge donated by Chief U.S. probation Officer Eastern District of Missouri Eastern (retired 2018). This Blackinton BU1846 badge was ordered in May 2000 and presented on June 5, 2000.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Original 2014 badge. Artwork donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Middle District of Alabama. Badge produced by Smith & Warren.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Original 2014 badge. Photo donated by Chief U.S. Probation Officer Middle District of Alabama. Badge produced by Smith & Warren.
U.S. Deputy Juvenile Officer badge
Mystery! Email me with information! Very much like our current badge. In private collection.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Probation and Parole Department, Eastern District of New York. Mini badge in leather credential case marked United Insignia.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Close up of 1 5/8" mini badge of the Probation and Parole Department, Eastern District of New York.
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Assistant badge
Very rare title position. Looks like a two-tone badge, but it is simply worn.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Northern District of California.
Federal Officer badge
Badge donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist Eastern District of New York. Produced by United Insignia, Co. Badge used in the 1980s by several federal agencies in the New York area as a secondary form of identification. It was felt that a recognizable "New York-style" badge would assist officer safety during a critical incident.
U.S. Probation & Parole Officer courtesy badge
1 3/8" courtesy. Image donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist Eastern District of New York Eastern. Not marked, but believed to have been produced by United Insignia Co.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Irvin H. Hahn Pretrial Badge. Unknown dates of use and/or districts.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Symbol Arts badge, Northern District of Texas pretrial. District consolidated in 2006.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer Assistant badge
Rare title. No information known.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Large Blackinton B3320 2 7/16" x 3 3/16" badge. Marked 24KT, V.H.B. KK©, HGE 2008. KK (KaratClad), which is a heavy gold electroplate (HGE), described as the ultimate in fine gold plate. Their most expensive finish, this process applies a uniformly thick coating of tarnish-proof, high karat gold, purer and more durable than gold plate. Image donated by Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Eastern District of Michigan Eastern.
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge by Blackinton. Delivered on April 20, 2009, at the request of the Office of then names Probation and Pretrial Services (OPPS), AO. The center seal is a cutout of the Great Seal, and lettering is hard enamel, which completely fills the letter cavity and is stoned flush to the surface of the panel. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was not chosen as a final design candidate. (Note: This design has been used by the Southern District of Alabama and the District of South Carolina). Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge produced by Blackinton and delivered on April 20, 2009, at the request of then named OPPS, AO. In this example, the center seal is a disk of the Great Seal, and the lettering is standard enamel, which does not completely fill the letter cavity. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was not chosen as a final design candidate. Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
Sample U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Badge by Blackinton, and delivered on June 16, 2009, at the request of then named OPPS, AO. The center seal is a disk of the Great Seal, with no color. The lettering is hard enamel, which completely fills the letter cavity and is stoned flush to the surface of the panel. Marked "Sample" on the back, and 000 in the front number panel. This badge was chosen as the final design candidate and approved. Still sealed in the original bag. Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Officer badge
Pretrial badge. Image donated by U.S. Pretrial Services Officer District of New Jersey. Badge marked Buchlein and Sons, Newark, New Jersey, which ceased business in 2003. As with all District of New Jersey badges they use the Executive Branch “Presidential Eagle,” not the traditional Judicial Branch “Great Seal Eagle.” See also New Jersey probation badge above.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Museum purchase. Unknown manufacturer. Slightly wider than the standard badge. Unusual due to the blue enamel in the lettering and the blue stars, which are usually dots.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Current gold badge supported by the AO and used in many districts. Issued to this retired officer and Museum curator. Hollow back version. Manufactured by Smith & Warren.
U.S. Courts Chief Pretrial Services Officer badge
Symbol Arts badge, Chief, Northern District of Texas Pretrial. The district consolidated in 2006. The last pretrial chief was Ediberto (E.B.) Reyna, who retired in 2005. The badge is marked with a manufacture date of 06-2002 and made in Philippines. Museum purchase.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Current gold badge supported by PPSO, and used in many districts. Manufactured and hallmarked Smith & Warren, with a solid filled back. Badge donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Northern District of Mississippi (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Appears to be a two-color gold and silver badge, but is simple wear. No hallmark. Badge donated by Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Northern District of Mississippi (retired).
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Probation officer assistant badge #2. Donated by Chief, Officer Standards Branch, PPSO, AO (retired).
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer badge
No information currently known.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Commemorative badge
2-D image on die created by a Pantograph machine. See Pretrial commemorative badge page for more details.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Commemorative badge
The die after hours of hand sculpting and modelling by the die cutter. See Pretrial commemorative badge page for more details.
U.S. Courts Pretrial Services Commemorative badge
Current gold badge supported by the AO and used in many districts. Issued to this retired officer and Museum curator. Hollow back version. Manufactured by Smith & Warren. See Pretrial commemorative badge page for more details.
U.S. Courts Federal Agent Probation Officer badge Artwork
Custom 3" badge manufactured by Smith & Warren in 2019. Design ideas solicited from staff of Western District of North Carolina. Final design by Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Senior U.S. Probation Officers.
U.S. Courts Federal Agent Probation Officer badge
Custom 3" badge manufactured by Smith & Warren in 2019. Design ideas solicited from staff of Western District of North Carolina. Final design by Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Senior U.S. Probation Officers. The badge is a single- piece design with applied federal agent panel. Flat back and is attached with a strong adhesive to the two-piece credential case. Donation by Chief U.S. Probation Officer.
U.S. Courts Federal Agent Probation Officer badge wallet
Custom badge and custom credential holder with badge cutout.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge
Artwork for new Connecticut duty badge, inspired by the 2017 pretrial 35-year commemorative badge. Design team consisted of Chief U.S. Probation Officer (retired) and three officers. Produced in 2017 by Smith & Warren in the USA.
U.S. Courts Federal Agent Probation Officer badge
Custom die and brass blank for Connecticut duty badge. Image courtesy of Smith & Warren.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer badge and wallet
New Connecticut duty badge, inspired by the 2017 pretrial 35-year commemorative badge. Design team consisted of Chief U.S. Probation Officer (retired) and three officers. Produced in 2017 by Smith & Warren in the USA.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
Badge manufactured by Entenmann-Rovin, Model #186-786. Issued as a belt badge in 2002 for officers who carried firearms. In 2009/2010, all officers were issued a Smith and Warren Model S522A as a belt badge. Image donation courtesy of Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer, Western District of Pennsylvania, retired.
U.S. Probation Officer badge
3" Smith & Warren S522A badge, issued as a belt badge. Image donated by U.S. Probation Officer Specialist Western District of Pennsylvania.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
Department of Justice, Southern District of Illinois probation officer badge. The badge is believed to be new, and would therefore be a fake, or manufactured for an unknow reason. Badge is not in the Museum, but in the possession of another USPO. This example was obtained from the same seller as the Northern District of Illinois probation officer badge. The badge also has hard enameling, a process not seen in U.S. Probation badges of this age. See the Joseph E. Lewis badge for an example of a legitimate example. Image donation 2023.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
Back of badge. These holes are to let steam escape when being soldered. They are unusually shaped and suspect.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
Department of Justice, Northern District of Illinois probation officer badge. The badge is believed to be a fake or manufactured for an unknow reason. The center seal, which has some age, is not original and the back of the badge appears to be purposely aged in spots. Thomas Burn and September 4, 1939, is etched into the back of the badge. The front of the badge appears to be new with hard enameling, a process not seen in U.S. Probation badges of this age. See the Joseph E. Lewis badge for an example of a legitimate example. Museum purchase 2022.
U.S. Probation Department of Justice badge
Thomas Burn and September 4, 1939, is etched into the back of the badge.
U.S. Pretrial Services badge
Retired U.S. Courts Pretrial badge manufactured by Smith and Warren. Center seal eagle has a color enamel in the shield and cloud. First one of this type seen. Web image 2023.
U.S. Courts Probation Officer retirement display
At the time of my retirement PPSO did not require embedment of badges. There is no greater historical destruction of a badge.
Against my advice and that of the embedment community, the Western District of Michigan used this procedure for my badge and credentials. The plastic credentials cracked right through my face. I have left them in the box in which they were presented. It is the greatest sign of distrust and disrespect of someone with a top-secret security clearance who served the district and the country. It reflects poorly on the district. Do not do it!
U.S. Courts Probation Centennial badge
Badge inspired by a U.S. Penal and Correctional Institution badge from the 1920s/30s art deco era and worn by guards on Alcatraz Island. Similar eagle designs were used on many federal buildings during this era.
U.S. Courts Probation Centennial badge