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Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Policeman's Badge, 1926

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THF154012 / Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Policeman's Badge, 1926
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Artifact Overview

World's fairs and expositions in many ways are small cities. Buildings and property need to be protected from fire and vandalism and visitors need to feel secure. Fair planners hire police, firemen and security personnel to make the fairgrounds safe for everyone. This badge identified policemen at the 1926 Sesqui-Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1926

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

75.142.225

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.25 in
Width: 1.75 undefined

Inscriptions

Obverse: POLICE / SESQUI-CENTENNIAL / 1776 / 1926 / PHILADELPHIA / 109
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