Lanyard
Lanyard
Lanyard

Lanyard

Object number2012.6.6 a,b
Manufacturer
Date1971
OriginJoliet, IL
Mediumnon-magnetic (stainless steel?); tin; loop is iron; plastic
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionBlack rubber lanyard with original plastic bag packaging. Lanyard has a tin crimp at one end; below crimp is a rounded clip for attachment to ID badge.Dimensions(a) W: .375 ; L: 16.625
(b) H: 6.625 ; W: 4
Marks(a)
Maker's info engraved on crimp "SERON / MFG.CO".

(b)
White and black print: on obverse: "Lan-Gard / WHISTLE LANYARD"; reverse has "SERON MFG. CO. / 254 REPUBLIC AVENUE / JOLIET, ILLINOIS 60435"; "PATENT U.S.A. / MADE IN U.S.A." ; "©1971 SERON MFG. CO. / PRINTED IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesEugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
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