Plaque
Object number2011.127.493
Manufacturer
Weldon Acres Trophy Company
Date1989
OriginMcKeesport, PA
MediumWood, metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown, wooden plaque with two gold stars across the top and overlapping gold and black plaques below with dedication text.Dimensions12 x 9 x 0.75 in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsAttached to back is green "HELLO my name is sticker" with name "MAYER DEROY".
Across the plaque reads: "PITTSBURGH METROPOLITAN CHAPTER / I.A.C.C.I / IN APPRECIATION / MAYER A. DeROY / MAY 19, 1989".
MarksGold sticker on back "WELDON ACRES TROPHY CO. / 2601 Walnut Street / McKEESPORT, PA 15132 / (412) 678-5364".
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. Plaque is possibly from the International Association of Cold Case Investigators Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
Mayer A. DeRoy
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
Drew Trophy Company
2003-2019
