Crafted from resin, this combadge showcases a metallic silver Starfleet delta at its center, bordered by a thin, raised strip of metallic gold, all set against a metallic gold rounded quadrilateral backing distinguished by an opening in the middle. The badge’s reverse side is hollowed out and contains a triangular black piece of Velcro, designed to attach the badge securely to the uniform and bears a handwritten “23.” It measures 1 13/16 in. x 2 in. x ¼ in.
Combadges became a standard issue for Starfleet crews as early as the 2340s, serving as essential equipment for all Starfleet personnel. Designed as advanced communication devices, combadges were constructed from a crystalline composite of gold, microfilament, and other materials. These badges could be activated by a simple tap for hands-free communication and served multiple technological functions including transporter location, universal translation, and ship-to-shore communication. This combadge accompanied Geordi La Forge’s Generations uniform, though it cannot be definitively confirmed as the badge worn by him in the film, since direct screen matching is not possible. Crafted from resin, this combadge showcases a metallic silver Starfleet delta at its center, bordered by a thin, raised strip of metallic gold, all set against a metallic gold rounded quadrilateral backing distinguished by an opening in the middle. The badge’s reverse side is hollowed out and contains a triangular black piece of Velcro, designed to attach the badge securely to the uniform and bears a handwritten “23.” It measures 1 13/16 in. x 2 in. x ¼ in. Profiles In History: The Dreier Collection Part 1 Lot 218, Saturday, July 28, 2012.
