Specifications include, but are not limited to: Styles and Type of Badges The style of badge shall be Badges to be ordered shall consist of three types and will be either gold or rhodium plated as outlined in Section IV. The image and configuration will be developed from the logo image.jpg file as configured by this specification and the parameters of a die stamped metal badge: Breast – shield with eagle, approximately 2.32” W x 3.25” L x .090” thick, dapped approx. 3/16”. All badges shall have pin & safety catch attachment. Single panel B1201 or equivalent, double panel B2623 or equivalent. Wallet or Pocket – shield with eagle, approximately 1.88” W x 2.63” L x .075” thick , flat shape. All badges shall have a wallet clasp attachment. Single panel B1202 or equivalent, double panel B2902 or equivalent. Hat – same style as others, without the eagle, approximately 2.32” W x 2.50” L x .090” thick at the outer edges, dapped approx.. 3/16” shape. All badges shall have a pin and screw post attachment. Single panel B1201A or equivalent, double panel B2623EO or equivalent. Image examples and vector graphics are attached or available. Badge Plating and Finishing Gold electroplating shall be a minimum of 22K gold and a minimum of 90 micro-inches in thickness at all points on the badge. Silver colored badges shall have Rhodium plating. The plating shall be a minimum of 40 micro-inches in thickness at all points on the badge. All plating thicknesses will be verifiable by ASTM B568 X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) or other appropriate testing methodologies. The front finish on the badge shall be highly polished, mirror finish, and the badge back surface shall be completed with a satin finish. Badges shall not have visible tool marks, flashing, burrs or other such imperfections. All badges are to be coated with a hardened clear coating of at least 1.5 mils thick. The clear coating must not flake, peel, change color with age, or crack. The clear coating shall be resistant to chemicals, abrasives, and protect the badge from pitting or tarnishing due to environmental conditions. The back of each badge shall be a solid design and shall have the badge serial number stamped or permanently engraved on its back face. The manufacturer shall stamp or engrave the firm name or identifying mark, the month or manufacture and year code on the back of all badges. Badge Artwork Each badge shall have the JSO logo shield and lettering die stamped or engraved on its face, according to the examples. All lettering, numerals and images shall be clean cut, distinct, equally spaced, and in absolute alignment. These characteristics shall remain throughout the life of the badge. Lettering, images and coloring shall consist of the following: Florida on Eagle– Block style, recessed, navy blue hard fired cloisonné jewelers enamel on raised and polished panel Shield Background: Navy blue hard fired cloisonné jeweler’s enamel Office of the Sheriff – Block style, raised and polished The Bold New City of the South – Roman script style, raised and polished Jacksonville– Block lettering, raised and polished. Police - Block lettering, raised and polished Corrections, Security, Services, Community Service and Communications – Separate panel in place of “Police”, block lettering, recessed, navy blue hard fired cloisonné jeweler’s enamel Rank – Recessed, navy blue hard fired cloisonné jeweler’s enamel on raised and polished panel Colors: Pantone green 348c palm tree leaves Pantone blue 296c background and lettering Pantone Bright White buildings
