CHICAGO POLICE HAT SHIELDS
Below is a complete pictorial presentation of the all Chicago Police Department Hat Badges.
c1855 SERIES
PRECINCT IDENTIFIER WREATH
Status: Inactive – Retired
Manufactured By: Unknown, Likely S.D. Childs & Co.
1908 SERIES
PATROLMAN HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: January 13, 1908 – September 2002
Status: Inactive – Retired
Manufactured By: C.H. Hanson Co., Metal-Arts Co. and V.H. Blackinton
2002 SERIES
POLICE OFFICER HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: September 2002 – Present
Status: Active – Currently Issued
Manufactured By: V.H. Blackinton
1908 SERIES
DETECTIVE HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: c1980’s – September 2002
Status: Inactive – Retired
Manufactured By: V.H. Blackinton
1908 SERIES
GANG SPECIALIST HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: c1980’s – c1990’s
Status: Active – Currently Issued
Manufactured By: V.H. Blackinton
1908 SERIES
INVESTIGATOR HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: c1980’s – c1990’s
Status: Active – Currently Issued
Manufactured By: V.H. Blackinton
1908 SERIES
SERGEANT HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: January 13, 1908 – Present
Status: Active – Currently Issued
Manufactured By: C.H. Hanson Co., Metal-Arts Co. and V.H. Blackinton
1908 SERIES
COMMAND STAFF HAT SHIELD
In Service Dates: January 13, 1908 – Present
Status: Active – Currently Issued
Manufactured By: C.H. Hanson Co., Metal-Arts Co. and V.H. Blackinton
Note: This shield is worn by all ranks from Lieutenant through Superintendent of Police.