This is a highly collectible and obsolete National Union of Detectives TYP Mexico badge set, featuring a cast brass badge with colored enamel and a matching notepad cover bearing the same insignia design. The badge, approximately 5.7 cm long, is crafted from heavy cast brass with vibrant enamel detailing, mounted on a screw-back attachment for secure wear. The accompanying notepad cover measures 6.985 cm x 11.43 cm (about 2.75" x 4.5") and displays an identical insignia, indicating long-term use by a detective for official notes or field documentation.
 
The design includes symbolic elements Owl over shield, with National Union of Detectives TYP Mexico – Agente Policia Privada, rendered in enamel blue, red, and white. This set reflects the professionalism and identity of Mexico’s detective unions during the mid-20th century, serving both as a functional tool and a mark of authority. The notepad cover’s wear suggests practical use, adding to its historical authenticity.
 
Ideal for collectors of police memorabilia, Mexican ephemera, or labor union history, this pair offers a rare glimpse into the daily tools of private investigators or union-affiliated detectives. The condition shows age-appropriate wear, including minor enamel fading and brass tarnishing, but both pieces remain structurally intact with no significant damage.
 
Key Details:
 
Organization: National Union of Detectives TYP Mexico (obsolete)
 
Contents: Badge and matching notepad cover with unified insignia
 
Material: Cast brass with colored enamel
 
Badge Attachment: Screw-back
 
Badge Size: ~5.7 cm long
 
Notepad Size: 6.985 cm x 11.43 cm
 
Condition: Original components with gentle wear; enamel intact
 
Historical Context: Represents mid-century Mexican detective unions and their tools
 
A compelling set for the discerning collector, this badge and notepad cover embody the intersection of law enforcement, labor organization, and everyday utility in vintage Mexican detective work.