Bag, Barrack
Object number2011.127.351
Dateafter 1963
MediumNylon/polyester
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionLarge olive green nylon/polyester drawstring bag.Dimensions0.625 x 26.5619 x 35.4369 in. (1.6 x 67.5 x 90 cm)InscriptionsPaper tag on drawstring "T. MCCUE".
On both sides: around the edge of the design's two smallest circles is "PITTSBURGH POLICE" and two images of what appear to be the City of Pittsburgh's Coat of Arms. Inside the smallest circle is "TPF".
Historical NotesThe Tactical Patrol Force (TPF) was part of the Pittsburgh Police Bureau's Special Operations Division. It was conceived in 1963 and members were drafted out of necessity. The blue color of the insignia indicates that it is from the Blue Squad. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
T. McCue
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
after 1963
Westinghouse Learning Corporation
Gimbel Brothers
Horace Small Manufacturing Company
c. 1954