Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.66
Dateafter 1980
MediumAcrylic, metal, silver plating, enamel
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionCircular silver badge with a star in the center. In blue enamel around the badge is the wearer's title. Federal eagle in the center of the badge with a shield on its chest with the date. Set in a rectangular acrylic display with a blue background.Dimensions5.062 x 1.75 x 3.625 in. (12.9 x 4.4 x 9.2 cm)InscriptionsIn blue enamel around the badge reads: "UNITED STATES MARSHAL".
Shield on eagle's chest with the date "1789".
Yellow sticky note on the back reads: "NP0295 / 6-20-05".
Historical NotesThis is the third national issue of the U.S. Marshal badge that was worn from 1980 to the present. Director William Hall wanted a return to a more historical design, which emerged as a circle with agency lettering outside a star. Silver colored badges were worn by deputies. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
1960-1992
after 1958
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
