Generally, you may not list law enforcement badges or official law enforcement equipment from any public entity, including badges issued by the government of any country. This prohibition extends to police badges and official equipment from law enforcement agencies or the fire brigade, ambulance service or other emergency services of the United Kingdom, United States or other country.

eBay has spoken to international law enforcement organisations regarding their position on the sale of police-related items or emergency services related items to the public. These organisations were concerned that individuals may use a badge or other item to misrepresent themselves as a law enforcement or emergency services officer to the public.

The following list contains a non-exclusive list of police-related or emergency services related items that may not be listed on eBay:

• Official current or recent issue police or emergency services uniforms
• Badges from international law enforcement agencies (such as Interpol)
• Military police badges
• Current or recent issue quasi-law enforcement or emergency services badges (e.g., fire brigade badges)
• Badges in lucite
• Movie prop badges
• Identification cards
• Identification card holders with insignia or badge thereon
• "Badge patches"
• Emergency vehicle lighting, sirens or vehicle identification markings
• Badges issued by private security companies

Can I ever list a law enforcement badge on eBay?
Yes, you may list a law enforcement badge if:

• The law enforcement organisation that issues the badge states in writing that it does not object to the sale of the item, and
• You post a copy of that letter with a valid law enforcement contact (name and phone number) on the site with the badge.

You may also list the following police-related items on eBay:

• Mini-badges (size approximately 1 inch by 1 inch)
• Historical badges that do not resemble modern law enforcement badges provided that the item description must clearly state that the badge is a historical piece or issued by now defunct organisation
• Authorised general souvenir items, such as hats, mugs, pins, pens, buttons, cuff links, t-shirts, money clips that do not resemble badges, and paperweights that do not contain badges
• Badges that are clearly not official (e.g., plastic or cartoon badges)

Community Watch
eBay Community Watch - Community members can report prohibited, questionable and infringing items to eBay.

• Prohibited and Restricted Items Overview