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I believe they were actually special ordered with the emeralds and sapphires. My understanding is that the badges could be ordered with whatever jewels you wanted to pay for up until 1965 or so. After that the choices were limited due to rising costs. I have seen modern customized (after you recieve the badge) badges and they are simply gorgeous, too.
I do love our badge - jeweled or not! I just wish I could wear it to work (can't due to the uniform).
Sarah
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