Badge, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.65 a,b
MediumLeather, felt, metal, gold plating, enamel
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown leather wallet with gold-plated metal police badgeDimensionsa) Open measurements: 5.25" x 3.125"b) Length: 2.375 Diam: 1.75"
Inscriptions(b)
Around the shield in blue enamel reads: "PITTSBURGH POLICE".
Across the center of the shield reads: "DETECTIVE / 8".
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. The garter around the badge is linked to King George III, the last English ruler of the American colonies. The shield is a circular fighting shield used by 15th century Greek foot soldiers. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
On View
Not on view
c. 1958
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
V.H. Blackinton and Company, Inc.
c. 1954
Academy Clothes
