Uniform, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.348 a,b
Manufacturer
Bastian Brothers Company
OriginRochester, NY
MediumWool, thread, brass
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNavy blue, long-sleeved overcoat. Seven convex, brass buttons down the front with three on the end of each sleeve. Circular brass medal connected to a horizontal bar across the top is pinned to front proper right of coat.Dimensions1.25 x 30.5 x 42 in. (3.2 x 77.5 x 106.7 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Seven buttons down the front with three on the end of each sleeve that each depict the City of Pittsburgh's Coat of Arms in the center surrounded by the words "PITTSBURGH / POLICE".
(b)
Front: "SEAL OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH / THIS MEDAL / AWARDED FOR / CIVIC SERVICE / BY THE / DEPARTMENT OF / PUBLIC SAFETY / CITY OF PITTSBURGH".
Marks(b)
Back: "MPB / PTD / BASTIAN BROS / CO. / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / 115".
Historical NotesPossibly used as a costume. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Related institution
City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety
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