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10-20-2008, 08:42 PM
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Why do lawmen have a star representing there profession?
Why do lawmen have a star representing there profession?
How dose the star fit in history and law, I wonder if the Star of David has any correlation with the stars used in the profession of law ?
Thanks
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10-22-2008, 08:13 AM
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Anyone?
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10-22-2008, 08:18 AM
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This was very interesting...I looked all over the net and have not found an answer yet  But I will keep looking...I'm thinking it goes back quite a ways... |
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10-22-2008, 09:15 AM
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You got me going now 
Badge History/Meaning - Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com
Each police dept has its own badge and or star and they all mean something different...but as I said.. the history goes way back in time...of course it was meant to identify who the "Police" were... Kind of like the Moderators have a Star.. so you know who the "Good Guys are!!!  |
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10-22-2008, 10:44 PM
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I would guess that it originated with the Texas Rangers from the "lone star" state nickname. Just guessing, and don't know if it was used before the 1800's.
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10-23-2008, 12:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Trudeyrose
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That interesting on the English using a star to be seen in the twilight, I'm looking into it going back to the time of the the New Testament and the Star of David , maybe, and remember the shield of the Roman soldiers ? they looked a lot like some of the badges seen today too.
Thanks for the great link too! |
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10-23-2008, 07:14 PM
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Happy it helped!! That's what I like so much about History...finding the answer to one question leads to another question and the hunt for moreanswers... and on and on till you get into the most facinating areas...Keep on investigating |
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