Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.7 a,b
Manufacturer
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
Date1960-1992
MediumMetal, gold, enamel
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionGold-plated police badge with blue velvet bag.Dimensionsa) 3.25" x 2.50"b) 6.00" x 4.25"
Inscriptions(a)
Blue enamel lettering.
Around the image reads: "COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA".
Banners across front and around shield read: "ASST. SUPT. / POLICE DEPARTMENT PITTSBURGH, PA / MAYER DeROY".
Marks(a)
24 Karat plated mark on back
"Blackinton (R)" embossed on back of badge.
(b)
Stamped in gold on the front "V.H. BLACKINTON & CO. INC. / ATTLEBORO FALLS, MASSACHUSETT / 07763".
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
Not on view
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
1960-1992
