Show BADGE IS A PROTECTION Doubtless many New Yorkers wonder why a policeman's badge or shield is worn woin Just where It Is on his coat but any patrolman would explain quickly The Theold Theold old men on the tho force believe that like the theold theold theold old It has saved many an officers officer's life It has deflected many a bullet and sloped many a knife thrust In the dark or or semi dark th the tho gleam of the metal shield catches the would-be would assassins assassin's eye and Instinctively ely he shoots or stabs at tl it Even Wf at t close r tango a tia fairly heavy l lEven bullet t will be turned aside by the tho I s shield Even when on plain clothes duty when the badges are pinned on waistcoat or suspenders the old men take pains to place It over the chart ehart so great Is their faith In to the efficacy of the little piece of f metal l. l I Kansas s City J Journal u l |