There's nothing wrong with buying a replica badge as long as you pay replica prices. For those who try and pass off fake badges as the real thing, we established 

this page as a guide. 

May 2025. This fake was seen for sale on Ebay for $4999.00

HOW IS IT FAKE? 

1. The number is too high. No star of that era was numbered higher than 27.

2. Policemen of 1886 were issued silver six-point stars however, in this case, the originals were numbered 1-4. Number one was buried with the officer who wore it, while number 2 and 4 are missing. Number 3, once wore by Officer George Dow is now located in the San Diego Police Museum. 

3. The hallmark, or lack there of. First and second generation SDPD badges are hallmarked "Wills & Fink San Francisco." 

Seen an SDPD badge you're not sure of? Contact us. We will continue to post fakes to protect the collectors market. 

May 2025. This fake was seen for sale on Ebay for $750.00

HOW IS IT FAKE? 

1. The number, 104, is the incorrect font.

2. Patrolman 104 was issued to Officer John P. White in 1941. Badges of that era were gold filled. 

2013. 

HOW IS IT FAKE? 

1. No hallmark.

2. "Dot" engraving around the number. Real badges of that era have a solid black line around the edge of the star. 

2013. 

HOW IS IT FAKE? 

1. No hallmark.

2. The S. & D. are too small. 

3.0 The "Inspector" title is off center