Uniform, Law Enforcement
Object number2012.6.29 a-c
Datec. 1980
Mediumtwill; polyester; various metals
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionSingle breasted blue twill uniform jacket and two matching hats/covers.DimensionsAll measured laying flat.(a) Height: 31 ; Width: 19.5 (shoulders) ; Length: 24 (sleeves)
(b,c) W: 10.5 ; L: 10
Inscriptions(a)
Attached to proper left pocket is a plastic ID tag: "SERGEANT / E. GUERRA".
Patches on proper left sleeve:
blue with gold embroidered keystone shape, "DEPT / OF / JUSTICE / BUREAU / OF / CORRECTION";
blue with gold embroidery sergeant bars patch;
two blue and gold embroidered star patches.
Patch on proper right sleeve: sergeant bars patch.
Historical NotesCorrectional officer uniform jacket worn by Eugene Guerra while working at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
Related institution
Western Penitentiary
Previous owner
Eugene Guerra
Related institution
Pennsylvania Department of Justice
Related institution
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections
On View
Not on view
c. 1980
c. 1980
c. 1945
1944-1945
c. 1945