| Accession# |
VE2-2009 |
| Catalog date |
07/29/2009 |
| Collection |
OSHP Collection |
| Credit line |
OSHP |
| Date |
1933 |
| Abstract |
These sketches, found in the Division's archives, are the original sketches made by Joseph Goldberg in 1933. They show different badge designs presented for approval.
Goldberg, who designed the Patrol's Flying Wheel insignia in 1933, also came up with the design for the Patrol's badge that same year. The elaborate motif is full of symbolism: the eagle at the top represents our country and state freedom; pillars below the eagle are reminiscent of the dome of the state capitol building; and the center contains the state seal.
On the sides of the badge are two groups of rods, which denote authority, as originally indicated in the Roman word for the object - "fasces." Fasces is defined as "a bundle of rods having an ax with a blade projecting, carried before ancient Roman magistrates as an emblem of authority."
According to past interviews with Goldberg, there were four aspects of the Patrol emphasized by the symbolism of the badge: authority, simplicity, law enforcement and respect. He wanted a design that would not change, but be used by all future Patrol law enforcement.
And, for the most part, Goldberg's wish has remained fulfilled. The only change the badge has seen in 73 years is the word "Patrolman" at the top changed to "Trooper" in 1976, after the first woman officer was commissioned.
Other badges were issued earlier in the Patrol's history and changed to keep up with shifts in the Patrol's personnel structure. For instance, there was a badge with the title "Secretary" on the top issued by Col. Lynn Black, the Patrol's first superintendent. No such badge has been issued since. Also, in 1965, First Sergeants were retitled as Lieutenants, changing their badges. There also was a badge developed for Patrol Auxiliary that is similar in design to the Trooper badge, but has "Auxiliary Police" on the outside of the center. The center contains the Flying Wheel insignia instead of the state seal.
The Patrol's insignia and the badge design are a registered trademark/servicemark with the United States and Trademark Office.
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| Category |
8: Communication Artifact |
| Object ID |
VE2-2009-002A-D |
| Object Name |
Drawing |
| Recfrom |
OSHP Collection |
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