Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.34
Manufacturer
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
MediumMetal, gold plating, enamel
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionGold-colored pressed metal police badge. Oval shield shape with laurel design around the sides. Image of an eagle at the top of the shield. Radiating lines from the center of shield background. Circular enamel image of the city of Pittsburgh's coat of arms in center, around which is the city name. Banners across the front of badge have wearer's title, department, and state abbreviation. Vertical hinged pin on the back of the badge.Dimensions2.187 x 3.187 in. (5.6 x 8.1 cm)InscriptionsCircular enamel image of the city of Pittsburgh's coat of arms in center, around which reads: "CITY OF PITTSBURGH".
Banners across the front of badge read: "CHIEF / PUBLIC SAFETY / POLICE / PA".
MarksStamped on back of badge "BLACKINTON" and "HI-GLO (R)".
Historical NotesThe Pittsburgh Police badge was designed and officially adopted by the city in 1873. The crest comes from William Pitt's coat of arms. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
c. 1958
