Overview of the First Class Private Investigator Badge | BA01
When your work depends on looking the part, the First Class Private Investigator Oval Shield Badge (BA01) gives you an instantly recognizable symbol of your role. The blue lettering spells out Private Investigator across polished banners, while the enameled center medallion frames a Liberty Bell set between two American flags. The gold-on-silver oval shield reads as serious and professional the moment you present it.
Licensed private investigators, security professionals, and PI agencies reach for a badge like the BA01 because it turns a plain jacket or shirt into a clear statement of authority in the field. At a compact 3 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches, it sits comfortably in a wallet, holder, or on a belt clip without weighing you down.
You can also have a badge number engraved to make the BA01 your own. Custom engraving adds 3 to 7 business days, so plan ahead when you need it for a start date or a new hire.
Key Features
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Title lettering: Reads Private Investigator in bold blue across the upper and lower banners
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Center medallion: Enameled seal with a Liberty Bell flanked by two American flags
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Finish: Two-tone gold-on-silver oval shield with a textured field and sunburst detailing
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Shape and size: Oval shield design measuring 3 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches
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Model: First Class BA01, a stock badge in the First Class Uniforms badge line
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Personalization: Optional badge number engraving available (adds 3 to 7 business days)
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Carry ready: Sized to pair with standard oval badge holders, wallets, neck chains, and belt clips
Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Brand |
First Class Uniforms |
| Model / MPN |
BA01 |
| Store SKU |
WCBA01 |
| Badge Type |
Private Investigator identification badge |
| Shape |
Oval shield |
| Dimensions |
3 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. |
| Primary Colors |
Silver with gold accents |
| Lettering Color |
Blue |
| Center Emblem |
Liberty Bell between two U.S. flags (enameled seal) |
| Personalization |
Optional engraved badge number (adds 3 to 7 business days) |
Compatibility
You can pair the BA01 with standard oval badge holders and badge wallets built for a shield roughly 3 3/8 by 2 3/8 inches. It also works with neck chains and belt clips designed for oval shields, so you can display it clipped to a belt, worn on a chain, or carried in a wallet.
This is a professional identification badge for private investigators, not a government-issued or law enforcement badge. It does not grant any police authority, and it is not a duty shield for sworn officers. If you plan to work under the Private Investigator title, confirm the licensing rules for your state before use.
Intended Users
The BA01 is designed for licensed private investigators who want a clear, professional way to identify themselves in the field. Solo investigators use it during interviews, surveillance handoffs, and client meetings where looking credible matters.
Private investigation agencies outfit new hires and staff with matching badges so the whole team presents a consistent, professional image. Security professionals and process servers also choose an oval shield badge to signal their role at a glance.
Badge collectors and uniform enthusiasts round out the audience, since the First Class oval shield is a clean, classic design that displays well.
What's Included
- One (1) First Class Private Investigator Oval Shield Badge (BA01)
Badge number engraving is an optional add-on and is not included by default. Badge holders, wallets, neck chains, and belt clips are sold separately, so add the carry option that fits how you work.
Available at WCUniforms
WCUniforms is a veteran and former law enforcement owned specialty retailer focused on uniforms, tactical gear, and public safety equipment, serving investigators, security teams, and first responders since 2013. You get fast handling with most in-stock items shipping the same day, a clear 30-day return and exchange policy, and real people on phone or chat when you have questions. Unlike generic novelty badges, the BA01 is a genuine First Class professional badge that can be engraved with your own badge number for a finished, personalized look.