Buckle, Belt
Object number2012.6.27
Date1951-1983
Mediumtin
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionTin belt buckle with the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms on front. Coat of arms is a shield flanked by two horses with an eagle at top. Loose plate attached to bar on backside.Dimensions2.125 x 0.625 x 3 in. (5.4 x 1.6 x 7.6 cm)InscriptionsOn banner below: "Virtue", "Liberty", and "Independence".
Historical NotesBelt buckle worn by Eugene Guerra while working as a guard at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
Related institution
Western Penitentiary
Previous owner
Eugene Guerra
On View
Not on view
1951-1983
1951-1983
1942-1944
1995
Harry Ash
c. 1944