virginia: My friend watched a lot of detective shows and I want to give her a memorabilia badge as a birthday gift. It will be solely used AS A GIFT and not for any illegal purposes. Is it legal to buy it online and get it shipped to the state of Virginia?|||Yes completely legal. Get the kind in Lucite so there is no question. What is illegal is showing any badge to claim your authority when you have not been given that authority. If for a specific department check with local jewelers for miniatures that are made into charm bracelets and necklaces. also try www.houghtonsjewelers.com they have stuff from around the US as does www.sadiamonds.com