Plaque, Award
Object number2011.127.492
Manufacturer
Drew Trophy Company
Date1980
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood, metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown, wooden award plaque with four gold stars and two flaming torches on the down the sides of a black metal plaque with gold lettering. At the top center is an American Legion medallion encircled by a laurel wreath. Plaque has award dedication text.Dimensions12.125 x 9 x 0.75 in. (30.8 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsPlaque reads: "APPRECIATION AWARD / PRESENTED TO / MAYER DE ROY / ASST. SUPT. PITTSBURGH POLICE / WITH SINCERE APPRECIATION AND RECOGNITION / OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE / WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF / THE AMERICAN LEGION AND ACTIVITIES / DEDICATED TO THE LEGIONAIRES / HIGHLAND PARK POST #715 / AMERICAN LEGION / JUNE 7, 1980".
MarksGold sticker on back reads: "DREW COMPANY / 95 South 16th St. / Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203 / PHONE: (412) 381-1255".
Historical NotesMayer DeRoy served on the Pittsburgh Police force from 1960-1992 and the Homestead Police force from 1992-1995. He served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from May 17, 1990 to June 15, 1992. From 1992-1995 he was the Chief of the Homestead Police. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
Mayer A. DeRoy
Related institution
American Legion
(founded 1919)
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
1963
Drew Trophy Company
1975
