Cincinnati Police pink Breat Cancer patch - Rare

Description

This “pink” Breast Cancer awareness patch was created by the Cincinnati Police Department in 2019 and was authorized for use during the month of October;
Breast Cancer Awareness month.
At the same time a pink badge was also created.
Both are rare and hard to find.
For most of its history, CPD uniform members did not even wear a patch.
So the creation of a “temporary” patch was unusual and the first time it was ever done.   CPD began participation in the "Real Men Wear Pink" campaign and enthusiastically supported the program after the loss of a beloved police captain to this awful disease.
Only CPD officers were able to buy this patch.
Using it was rather awkward as after purchase (2 for each shirt and coat) the officers had to pay to have the regular issue patch removed and the “pink” patch affixed to each article of uniform clothing.
At the end of the month, the process had to be reversed and the regular patch re-sewn.
So it was a tedious and expensive process.
For this reason, not many officers were able to participate, resulting in less use of the pink patch than anticipated.
This patch is like the current issue patch except that pink has replaced the gold/ yellow border and writing on the patch.
The gold eagle on the pink patch is also a more subtle gold color.
The other difference is that the scales of justice on the shield have been replaced by the Breast Cancer Awareness pink ribbon.
I have included a photo of the regular issue patch for your comparison.
Sorry, this patch is not a part of this auction.
The pink patch you are bidding on measures approximately 4” wide x 4.25” high; the same as the regular patch.
This patch is like new, clean and fresh.  It is not a uniform take off, and has never been sewn on.
It was custom made by the Code 4 Company out of
Florida
.  You are buying one "pink" patch only.
I will charge only towards first class shipping and packaging and will absorb any domestic postage cost over that.  Ships to
U.S.
only.
Note:  This item conveys no law enforcement authority and is sold for collectible purposes only.  It is not a badge.  Please ask any questions before bidding as refunds are not offered.  Thanks for looking and good luck!
Size:
Approximately 4” x 4.25”