"The Finest Valor"
Beyond the Line of Duty
"The Finest Valor" poster was created by Edward C. Sere, retired New York City Fireman &
United States Marine Corps Veteran and John T.M. Reilly, Detective 1st Grade New York
City Police Department & Historian. This colorful poster measures 22" by 28" and displays
all the New York City Police Department Medals, (past & present). The outer medals with
ribbons are the New York City Police Department Medal of Valors that were awarded prior to
1998. The center photo displays the current medals and breast bars. This is a MUST have
for any New York City Police Department collector and/or Police Medal enthusiast! You will
NOT be disappointed! Poster Copyright, February 2008.
To obtain a copy(s) of the above poster:
Ed Sere
PO Box 1121 (NAS)
Lakehurst, New Jersey 08733
USA
Poster is $15.00 plus $6.00 shipping & handling
Please inquire direct about quantity discounts.
BTLOD@AOL.com
This poster is dedicated in memory of the
late John T. M. Reilly. John Reilly was
appointed to the New York City Police
Department May 16, 1955, (with retroactive
seniority to June 30, 1953, due to military
service).
Detective 3rd Grade, September 26, 1963
Detective 2nd Grade, November 15, 1966
Detective 1st Grade, November 27, 1968
Retired January 10, 1974

John T. M. Reilly was one of if not the BEST
New York City Police Department Historian.