BADGES 1947 TO PRESENT
Designed by Deputy Bob Brown, the badge currently worn by sworn personnel was approved by county
ordinance on July 26, 1948. Some of this design were issued prior to that date in late 1947.
Retired Deputy Robert E. Lee Brown, 95 yrs old, passed away on September
13, 2005 of possible heart failure.
Deputy Brown joined the Department on June 1, 1955 and retired from Main
Office, Civil, on May 25, 1970. He had an exceptional career during his
Department service and for many years there after in the movie industry, not
as an actor, but as a costume designer for many of the early day cowboy
actors such as William Boyd, Hopalong Cassidy for you younger guys, and did
many costume designs for his close friend John Wayne.
Deputy Brown was the designer of our current badge. He was asked by the
Undersheriff, Peter Pitchess, to prepare a new design. He submitted two to
the Undersheriff. Both were acceptable and our current one went into the
Department history books.
ordinance on July 26, 1948. Some of this design were issued prior to that date in late 1947.
Retired Deputy Robert E. Lee Brown, 95 yrs old, passed away on September
13, 2005 of possible heart failure.
Deputy Brown joined the Department on June 1, 1955 and retired from Main
Office, Civil, on May 25, 1970. He had an exceptional career during his
Department service and for many years there after in the movie industry, not
as an actor, but as a costume designer for many of the early day cowboy
actors such as William Boyd, Hopalong Cassidy for you younger guys, and did
many costume designs for his close friend John Wayne.
Deputy Brown was the designer of our current badge. He was asked by the
Undersheriff, Peter Pitchess, to prepare a new design. He submitted two to
the Undersheriff. Both were acceptable and our current one went into the
Department history books.
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Current Sergeant flat
wallet badge.
wallet badge.
Obsolete rank.
Replaced by
Commander. Badge
# on rear.
Replaced by
Commander. Badge
# on rear.
Current Sergeant
breast badge.
breast badge.
Click on badge for
description.
description.
Current Deputy
breast badge with
"Detective" bar
attached. Detective is
not an LASD rank, it
is a job title. Deputies
have to pay out of
their own pocket for
the "Detective" bar.
breast badge with
"Detective" bar
attached. Detective is
not an LASD rank, it
is a job title. Deputies
have to pay out of
their own pocket for
the "Detective" bar.
Compton Councilman.
Note title of "City
Official".
Note title of "City
Official".
Mayors, Council persons, etc of contract cities are presented with badges
upon taking office. Usually a flat badge, rarely a breast badge although I
have seen two breast badges from the city of Irwindale. They are
numbered with a stamped number on back.
upon taking office. Usually a flat badge, rarely a breast badge although I
have seen two breast badges from the city of Irwindale. They are
numbered with a stamped number on back.
Retirees are presented with a flat badge and case upon retirement. A
retired breast badge is available for purchase.
retired breast badge is available for purchase.
Aero Squadron, started
in 1933, became the
Aero Bureau in the
1960's. Aero Bureau
members, now, do not
have a special badge.
in 1933, became the
Aero Bureau in the
1960's. Aero Bureau
members, now, do not
have a special badge.
From the collection of
A. Thompson
A. Thompson
From the collection of R.
Zaricor.
Zaricor.
Obverse of Millennium Badge
"Millennium Badge" and 150th year Anniversary Badge, sold
by the Department and authorized for wear in the year 2000.
Taken back at end of 2000 and encased in acrylic for return
to the deputy. Original cost to deputies was over $200.
Hallmarked "Ed Jones Co." Berkeley, Ca. "STERLING"
Remakes are available without hallmark and are not sterling
silver. These are often represented as the authentic issued
badge, which they are not!
Actual badge is highly polished silver which was dulled with
spray for picture. Click for more details.
by the Department and authorized for wear in the year 2000.
Taken back at end of 2000 and encased in acrylic for return
to the deputy. Original cost to deputies was over $200.
Hallmarked "Ed Jones Co." Berkeley, Ca. "STERLING"
Remakes are available without hallmark and are not sterling
silver. These are often represented as the authentic issued
badge, which they are not!
Actual badge is highly polished silver which was dulled with
spray for picture. Click for more details.
Cap pieces
Two badges, same number. One of left issued in
1974. On right in 1992.
1974. On right in 1992.
Reserve cap piece.
Female cap piece.
Smaller than males
cap piece. Obsolete
since early 1960's.
Click here to see
female cap.
Smaller than males
cap piece. Obsolete
since early 1960's.
Click here to see
female cap.
Explorer cap piece.
Very rare. I have
not seen another.
Very rare. I have
not seen another.
NOTE: All modern Los Angeles County
badges are manufactured by
Entemann-Rovin. Not all badges were
hallmarked. For a couple years, badges
were contracted with Sun Badge Co.
The County has gone back to
Entemann-Rovin for badges. Sun
Badge Co. is now the maker of the Los
Angeles Co. Sheriff cap piece. They are
using the new County Seal. Click on
this box to see a comparison.
badges are manufactured by
Entemann-Rovin. Not all badges were
hallmarked. For a couple years, badges
were contracted with Sun Badge Co.
The County has gone back to
Entemann-Rovin for badges. Sun
Badge Co. is now the maker of the Los
Angeles Co. Sheriff cap piece. They are
using the new County Seal. Click on
this box to see a comparison.
Latest authorized cap piece
for deputies. Larger style,
with badge number, was no
longer issued with the
badge in the late 1970's. It
was available for special
jobs requiring the wearing
of the soft hat until the
late 1990's. Deputies may
purchase the small cap
piece in the Sheriff's
Relief Emporium. The new
cap pieces all are politically
correct! These cap pieces
are now made by Sun
Badge Co.
for deputies. Larger style,
with badge number, was no
longer issued with the
badge in the late 1970's. It
was available for special
jobs requiring the wearing
of the soft hat until the
late 1990's. Deputies may
purchase the small cap
piece in the Sheriff's
Relief Emporium. The new
cap pieces all are politically
correct! These cap pieces
are now made by Sun
Badge Co.
Courtesy of Andy
Thompson collection.
Thompson collection.
From the collection of P. Olvey.
These pictures were taken a long time ago. This can only be described as
the MOTHER LODE!! The location shall remain secret but be assured that
these badges were under the control of the Sheriff's Department at the
time of the picture. They were not in some unauthorized collection. Since
this time, much better controls have been placed on these items.
the MOTHER LODE!! The location shall remain secret but be assured that
these badges were under the control of the Sheriff's Department at the
time of the picture. They were not in some unauthorized collection. Since
this time, much better controls have been placed on these items.
From the collection of William Unland
Badge issued to Trainees at
the Sheriff's Academy for
the purpose of taking their
official department photo.
the Sheriff's Academy for
the purpose of taking their
official department photo.
Rare "Mayor" contract
cities badge.
cities badge.
A flat badge, custom
made for Sheriff
Biscailuz back in the
1950's.
made for Sheriff
Biscailuz back in the
1950's.
Matching badge set with rank of
"Commander". A flat wallet badge and
domed breast badge.
"Commander". A flat wallet badge and
domed breast badge.
Matching badge set with rank of
Lieutenant. Banners are used for rank
designation on flat badges and for
specialty jobs such as detective,
councilman, mayor, and retired.
Lieutenant. Banners are used for rank
designation on flat badges and for
specialty jobs such as detective,
councilman, mayor, and retired.
Retired reserve lieutenant.
This person retired in 1963.
This person retired in 1963.