LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMORABILIA, Monty McCord, 1999
It's an arresting hobby!
Did you know that a ball and chain could be worth hundreds? Or that a Texas Ranger badge could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars?
For the first time, collectors of law enforcement badges, patches, uniforms, caps, and all other types of law enforcement items can evaluate their collections with one comprehensive guide.
More than 450 photos and informative introductory material will help both experts and beginners.
This ground breaking first edition includes information on:
- Badges
- Badge back attachments
- Badge manufacturer's hallmarks
- Model kits
- Die-cast cars
- Call boxes
- Restraints
- License plates
- Night sticks
- Books and paper items
- Reproduction badges
- Determining value
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Monty McCord is a retired law enforcement officer and an avid law enforcement historian.
In addition to many magazine articles, he has written two other books, Police Cars - A Photographic History and Cars of the State Police and Highway Patrol.
He is a member of many clubs including the Western Outlaw - Lawman History Association, the Wyoming State Historical Society and the Police Officer's Association of Nebraska.
8 1/2" x 11", 191 pages, hundreds of B&W and color photos, more than 400 badge photos & prices, softcover BL3540 / $10.00