Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.267
MediumMetal, nickel plating
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionSilver-plated pressed metal police badge. Circular shield shape with belt design around the edge. Image of Pittsburgh's coat of arms at the top of the shield.Dimensions0.25 x 3.125 x 2.312 in. (0.6 x 7.9 x 5.9 cm)InscriptionsEtched text on back "JOHN HARPER".
Around the shield reads: "PITTSBURGH POLICE".
In copper across the shield is the number: "1228".
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
John Harper
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
1918-1958
c. 1993
1918-1958
c. 1958
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.