Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2017.73.4
MediumMetal; Silver(?); Enamel
Credit LineGift of Sherry Murray
DescriptionSilver metal plant protection badge. Circular center with black enameled company name around perimeter; blue and white square at center with enameled company logo. Black enameled rank at top of circle below an eagle with outstretched wings. Bottom of badge has shield and ornate decoration. Vertical pinback on reverse.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.563 × 1.563 × 0.5 in. (6.5 × 4 × 1.3 cm)InscriptionsCircular center with black enameled text around perimeter "JONES & LAUGHLIN STEEL CORP."; blue and white square at center of circle with blue and white enameled text "JL / STEEL".
Black enameled text at top of circle "SERGEANT".
Historical NotesThis badge was given to donor Sherry Murray by a friend, William Hores, who was a sergeant in plant protection for J&L. Sherry Murray was Director of Industrial Relations for J&L Steel (Jones & Laughlin Steel Company) Pittsburgh Works from 1984-1989.
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
Previous owner
William Hores
Related person
Sherry Murray
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