Florence Kentucky Police Badge / Patch Show (Fall 2016)
Another great upcoming show for my fellow patch collectors is the Florence Kentucky Police Badge / Patch Show. I personally will not be able to to attend this show but I know it’s going to a great one. I know some collectors who will be bringing some extremely rare patches to this show and selling off hard to find patches for very reasonable prices. I’m not sure if this will be a great show for trading patches, but if you have some money to put down, I know there will be some nice merchandise to purchase. The shows is set for Saturday September 10th between 8:30am and 2:30pm, so make sure to get there early. I’ll update contact information as it becomes available.
2016 National Police & Peace Officer Memorial Collectors Show Sep 24, 2016
This years National Police & Peace Officer Memorial Collectors Show will be one of the best collector shows North of the US border. This will be a great opportunity for collectors and the general public to enjoy a large assortment of police patches, memorabilia, and more. Network with other collectors as you shop, trade, and observe one of Canada’s greatest collection of police collectibles. Doors are open from 9am – 3pm giving plenty of time to sort through collections and talk with some fellow traders.
For details regarding the show contact – pyefich@cogeco.ca
2016 National Police Collectors Show
Join all the enthusiasts August 20th -21st in Indianopolis, Indiana for this years National Police Collectors Show. This is a culmination of some of the biggest collectors in the country and will be an awesome place to meet other collectors and locate some hard to find patches and badges. Setup starts on the 19th from 12pm – 4pm for table holders. Prizes will be given out for the most unique display, best badge display, patch display and more. If you are an enthusiast this is definitely something you will want to check out. If you have questions reach out to the host Matt Morgan: npcs2016@yahoo.com
Why Patches?
Police and aviation patches have become a hallmark of this country and the institutions that protect it. From the early days of golden stars in the wild west, that differentiated the good guys from the bad guys to the more modern stitched patches that represent the different ranks and academies.
Police patches have become a popular thing to to collect because the stitch work and variation between different locations has made a wide range of different types of patches. Coming in different shapes, patterns and colors each one varies quite a bit and makes for a great looking collection once you have over 25.
As I have mentioned before, most of the patches represent different eras and are nostalgic to people who lived through certain time periods. The police patches additionally are like passport stamps, and you can collect a patch from each of the 50 states, some of which are harder to locate and make for a great addition to the collection.
In a funny way its similar to those kids and their pokemon, except in this case we are talking about collectibles that have roots in history, and not some mythical creature represented by a card. Collectibles are collectibles however, but I prefer something with a bit more meaning.
Why Collect?
Collection is not understood by all. Often times people ask me why I am so adamant about collecting police and aviation patches. My answer for people is pretty simple, there will never be another one just like it again. Most of the patches in my collection will never be created again, and are symbols of a previous era. They represent different times in history and different eras in aviation.
Collectibles are more than material objects, they are time periods that are now solidified in an object. For many, there patches bring them back to a certain time in history or a different point in their life. For younger generations they are symbols of a previous time and invoke excitement and interest.
Beyond what collectibles represent, there is the simple joy of hunting down hard to find collectibles. For me, collecting police and aviation memorabilia has become a life long adventure. Long drives across the country to find hard to locate patches at shows and with soon to become friends. Collecting brings like minded people together, and I have met many good friends through my travels. My collection has expanded over the years, but most importantly so has my friendships.
Whether it is the love of history, the journey to find rare collectibles, or the enjoyment of meeting similar people, there is something to love about collecting.
Tell me what you like about collecting below.
Cookieman
Cookieman.org is your place for aviation and police collectibles. Discover hard to find patches and memorabilia all in one place. Keep coming back as I constantly update the collection and add new patches to the collection. If you see something you like, or want to see if you can get your hands on a hard to find patch, send me an email and I will do my best to help you out. Also look for me at upcoming shows, and see the collection in person, and make friends with other collectors.
