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Object number2011.127.69 a-d
Datec. 1993
MediumCardboard, glass, cotton, metal, silver plating, copper, paper, ink
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBlack cardboard box with glass panel on lid containing silver name badge, silver metal police badge, and paper funeral card.Dimensionsa) 8.125" x 6.125"
b) 2.375" x 0.50"
c) 3.25" x 2.375"
d) 5.00" x 3.50"
Inscriptions(b)
Stamped with black lettering it reads: "R. SIMKO".

(c)
Around the shield reads: "PITTSBURGH POLICE".

In copper across the shield is the number: "941".

(d)
Printed text “IN MEMORY OF / Raymond N. Simko / DATE OF BIRTH / September 29, 1935 / DATE OF DEATH / February 3, 1993 / PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES / All Saints Episcopal Church / Saturday, Feb. 6, 1993 / 10:00 A.M. / OFFICIATING / Fr. Reuel S. Kaighn / PLACE OF INTERMENT / Braddock Cemetery / ARRANGEMENTS BY / Thomas D. English Funeral Home”.
Historical NotesThe Pittsburgh Police badge was designed and officially adopted by the city in 1873. The crest comes from William Pitt's coat of arms. The garter around the badge is linked to King George III, the last English ruler of the American colonies. The shield is a circular fighting shield used by 15th century Greek foot soldiers. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
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