Crafted from resin, it features a metallic silver Starfleet delta symbol outlined by a thin black line, likely applied with a Sharpie marker, all set atop a metallic gold convex oval backing with a raised edge. The reverse is hollowed out and fitted with a rectangular-shaped black piece of Velcro to allow attachment to the uniform. It measures 1 9/16 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 Riker’s late season TNG uniform, though it cannot be definitively confirmed as the badge worn by him, since direct screen matching is not possible. Crafted from resin, it features a metallic silver Starfleet delta symbol outlined by a thin black line, likely applied with a Sharpie marker, all set atop a metallic gold convex oval backing with a raised edge. The reverse is hollowed out and fitted with a rectangular-shaped black piece of Velcro to allow attachment to the uniform. It measures 1 9/16 in. x 2 in. x ¼ in. Raffaele Lauri October 21, 2021 - Profiles in History Hollywood Auction 65, Lot 1311, Sunday, October 19, 2014 - Jonathan Frakes.
