Badge, Identification

Object number96.209.1

Date1942

MediumMetal; Paper; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Linda M. Feitl

DescriptionCirclular metal ID badge. Blue background, with sepia photograph of man in center. Employee idea printed below image, and black text surrounding image.Dimensions2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
MarksPrinted on face of badge: "H.J. Heinz Co." across the top. "P / G / H" printed on left side, and "P / A" printed on right side. Number under photograph: "6559".

Historical NotesThe man pictured is Mr. Frank Schmidt, uncle of donor's father, who was Foreman of the Night Cleanup Crew for the H.J. Heinz Company. These ID badges were instituted in 1942 as a wartime protective measure for increased plant security. The color of the badge designated the area(s) of the plant to which the worker had access. Mr. Schmidt died July 12, 1948.

Related person Frank Schmidt

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

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