| LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AN UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO ITS BADGES, PATCHES AND HISTORY |
This is an unofficial site dedicated to sharing the history of the Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's Dept. All information
contained herein is the sole responsibility of the author and does not reflect any opinions of the Department.
This is a pictorial reference of badges, pictures and items pertaining to the Los Angeles County from 1850 to
present. All the badges depicted are genuine Los Angeles County issue unless specified as a replica, fake, etc.
The material contained on this site is for reference only and NOT FOR SALE or TRADE!
Any contributions of pictures or other material to this site are greatly appreciated. Many images of badges and
items on this site are from contributors. My aim is to provide as much reference material as possible to the
collectors.
Credit will be given if desired.
contained herein is the sole responsibility of the author and does not reflect any opinions of the Department.
This is a pictorial reference of badges, pictures and items pertaining to the Los Angeles County from 1850 to
present. All the badges depicted are genuine Los Angeles County issue unless specified as a replica, fake, etc.
The material contained on this site is for reference only and NOT FOR SALE or TRADE!
Any contributions of pictures or other material to this site are greatly appreciated. Many images of badges and
items on this site are from contributors. My aim is to provide as much reference material as possible to the
collectors.
Credit will be given if desired.
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| WANTED TO BUY Any items such as found on this website, pertaining to Los Angeles County mike@badgehistory.com♦ |
Old Los Angeles County Seal and Flag
The Goddess Pomona – the goddess of gardens and fruit trees- is holding in her arms a sheaf of grain, an
orange, a lemon, an avocado and a few grapes to represent Los Angeles County’s agriculture.
She stands on the shore of the Pacific Ocean with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background.
The engineering instruments – the triangle and the caliper – relate to the industrial construction complex of
the County and Los Angeles’ vital contribution to the conquest of space.
The Spanish galleon is the San Salvador, which Cabrillo sailed into San Pedro Harbor on October 8, 1542.
The tuna represents the fishing industry of Los Angeles County, and the championship cow, Pearlette,
represents the dairy industry.
The Hollywood Bowl indicates the cultural activities, while the two stars represent the County’s motion picture
and television industries.
The cross represents the influence of the church and the missions of California.
Oil derricks are symbolic of the oil fields that were discovered on Signal Hill.
The words “County of Los Angeles California” surround the seal.
orange, a lemon, an avocado and a few grapes to represent Los Angeles County’s agriculture.
She stands on the shore of the Pacific Ocean with the San Gabriel Mountains in the background.
The engineering instruments – the triangle and the caliper – relate to the industrial construction complex of
the County and Los Angeles’ vital contribution to the conquest of space.
The Spanish galleon is the San Salvador, which Cabrillo sailed into San Pedro Harbor on October 8, 1542.
The tuna represents the fishing industry of Los Angeles County, and the championship cow, Pearlette,
represents the dairy industry.
The Hollywood Bowl indicates the cultural activities, while the two stars represent the County’s motion picture
and television industries.
The cross represents the influence of the church and the missions of California.
Oil derricks are symbolic of the oil fields that were discovered on Signal Hill.
The words “County of Los Angeles California” surround the seal.
New County Seal for Los Angeles
The Native American woman represents the early inhabitants of the Los Angeles Basin,
including the area we now call Los Angeles County.
She stands on the shore of the Pacific Ocean with the San Gabriel Mountains in the
background.
The engineering instruments‹the triangle and the caliper‹relate to the industrial
construction complex of the County and Los Angeles vital contribution to the conquest of
space.
The Spanish galleon is the San Salvador, which Cabrillo sailed into San Pedro Harbor
October 8, 1542.
The tuna represents the fishing industry of Los Angeles County, and the championship
cow, Pearlette, represents the dairy industry.
The Hollywood Bowl indicates the cultural activities, while the two stars represent the
motion picture and television industries.
Mission San Gabriel, the first in Los Angeles County, represents the historic role of the
missions in the settlement of the Los Angeles region.
The words “County of Los Angeles, California” surround the seal.
including the area we now call Los Angeles County.
She stands on the shore of the Pacific Ocean with the San Gabriel Mountains in the
background.
The engineering instruments‹the triangle and the caliper‹relate to the industrial
construction complex of the County and Los Angeles vital contribution to the conquest of
space.
The Spanish galleon is the San Salvador, which Cabrillo sailed into San Pedro Harbor
October 8, 1542.
The tuna represents the fishing industry of Los Angeles County, and the championship
cow, Pearlette, represents the dairy industry.
The Hollywood Bowl indicates the cultural activities, while the two stars represent the
motion picture and television industries.
Mission San Gabriel, the first in Los Angeles County, represents the historic role of the
missions in the settlement of the Los Angeles region.
The words “County of Los Angeles, California” surround the seal.
This site MADE IN AMERICA by an AMERICAN.
Click on coin to enlarge.
Sgt. Joe Friday, LAPD. He was a fictional character, but a
role model for new cops and deputies in his day.
Click on photo to hear one of his famous speeches.
role model for new cops and deputies in his day.
Click on photo to hear one of his famous speeches.
I ain't got to show you no stinkin'
badges
badges
Map of the Los Angeles Co. Sheriff's
Stations. This doesn't include many
small Service Centers which act like
a substation.
Stations. This doesn't include many
small Service Centers which act like
a substation.
The popular Fox Reality
Channel original series
returns for a second
season on May 24, 2008,
9 ET/PT.
The show follows
Academy Class 368
through their training.
Channel original series
returns for a second
season on May 24, 2008,
9 ET/PT.
The show follows
Academy Class 368
through their training.