Soldier & Indian Hat Badge

Dont know anything about it yet mate, I will have a look into it.

This badge looks strikingly similar.

The Department seal appears on both the shoulder patch and the police officer's shield. Two figures appear on the left and right of the center. On the left side is the image of a British sailor (representing the English influence on New York's history). The sailor is holding a "sounding-lead" on a rope. This device was used to test the depth of the river while navigating ships. The figure on the right of the center of the shield is a native-American, holding a bow. This figure represents the natives that lived in the New York area when the Dutch colonists first arrived in the 16th century. In the center of the seal is a shield-shape with the crossed arms of a windmill on it that represents the Dutch heritage of the City. Between the crossed arms of the windmill appear two beavers and two barrels. These represent the native animals and plant products (like corn and tobacco) of the region that supported the new colonists. Above the central shield-shape appears an eagle, representing the federal government of America established with the declaration of Independence in 1776. The Eagle rests upon a hemisphere that represents the "New World."

The N.Y.P.D. patch was adopted on July 1, 1971. Both the patch and Police Officer's shield are modeled after the seal of New York City.

The above refers to the patch, I am assuming that the shield is somewhat older.

Thanks mate

had a look around and it appear's to be the seal of new york.

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Well my previous post explains the date of the NYPD police patch which is based on the NewYork Seal which would appear to be a lot older. I have no idea at this moment in time why the seal which in my opinion is the seal of New York, would be attached to a Candians Peak Cap ?.
Leave it with me mate I will dig around some more.

Interesting this !

Hi buddy
Had a minor problem with my internet connection, sorted now
Im wondering if the hats were made for the USA in Canada and yours belonged to an American ? , not sure if the US Army or something like that may have worn the Seal of New York during perhaps WWII/1940's ?

Infact!, wasnt/isnt there a Military Academy in New York ? I think West Point solthum

that solves it for me mate