Vintage Mexican Police Badge – Brass Five-Point Star (1940s-50s)
Distinctive Design Features:
✔ Shape: Classic five-point star, above three banner surrounded by wreath, a common design for mid-20th century Mexican police badges.
✔ Materials:
Brass base with natural aging patina
Red enamel background behind the central eagle (symbolizing courage/national pride)
Blue enamel banner inscribed "Policía" (typical of Mexico’s municipal forces) 15.
✔ Emblem:
Mexican eagle (facing right, inspired by the national coat of arms)
Blank banners below: Possibly intended for unit numbers or ranks that were never stamped.
Measures: 56.5mm x 78.4mm
Historical Context:
1940s-50s Era: Predates the 1990s Federal Police reforms; aligns with Mexico’s post-revolutionary public safety expansion.
Municipal Use: Similar to badges issued by Mexico City (Distrito Federal) or state police forces, which often featured:
Screw-post fasteners (now missing, but original attachment marks likely visible) 3.
 
Condition Notes:
Enamel: Red and blue sections intact; minor wear consistent with age.
Missing screw post: Common for vintage badges due to uniform removal or storage damage.
Blank banners: Suggest this may have been a generic issue badge later customized (or left unused).