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| Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department |
AN UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO
ITS BADGES, PATCHES, AND
HISTORY.
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
for collectors.
Credit will be given if desired.
WANTED TO BUY
Any items such as found on this website, pertaining to Los Angeles
County
mike@badgehistory.com
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
for collectors.
Credit will be given if desired.
WANTED TO BUY
Any items such as found on this website, pertaining to Los Angeles
County
mike@badgehistory.com
Click to enlarge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
a role model for new cops and deputies in his day.
Click on photo to hear one of his famous speeches.
ALL PICTURES OF BADGES ARE
FOR REFERENCE ONLY
FOR REFERENCE ONLY