Plaque
Object number2011.127.486
Manufacturer
West Penn Billiard and Trophy Corporation
Date1989
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumWood, metal, plastic, brass
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown wood, rectangular, plaque with gold border. At top is a black and white photograph of a man with glasses wearing a police uniform above a brass plaque with black commemorative text. To right and left of photo are decorative silver flaming torches.Dimensions18 x 15 x 1 in. (45.7 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm)InscriptionsFront has brass plaque with black text "Presented to / ASSISTANT CHIEF MAYER A. DEROY / City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police / Pittsburgh Variety Club Tent No. 1 / In grateful recognition and appreciation / of your continued efforts / on behalf of the federal, state, county / and local law enforcement agencies / in allegheny county / Awarded this 15th day of May, 1989"
MarksSticker on back reads: "WEST PENN BILLIARD / & TROPHY CORP. / 3336 Babcock Blvd. / Pittsburgh, PA 15237 / 366-1699".
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. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
Mayer A. DeRoy
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
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