Button, Law Enforcement
Button, Law Enforcement
Button, Law Enforcement

Button, Law Enforcement

Object number2012.6.12 a,b
Date1951-1983
Mediumnon-magnetic (stainless steel?); Tin
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionTwo tin buttons of the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms mounted on a keystone background. Coat of Arms features a shield flanked by two horses with an eagle at top. Screw backings.Dimensions0.875 x 0.875 x 0.5 in. (2.2 x 2.2 x 1.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a-b)
On banner "Virtue", "Liberty", and "Independence".
Marks(a-b)
Maker's stamp on reverse sides.
Historical NotesEugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as a guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
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