Service Award for Security Guards, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915

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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 was awarded to Exposition Guards "For Service" at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Badge

Date Made

1915

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.100.200

Credit

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

Material

Ribbon (Material)
Bronze (Metal)

Color

Red
White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 2.875 in
Width: 1.625 in

Inscriptions

obverse: For Service Exposition Guards P.P.I.E 1915 verso: Panama-Pacific International Exposition 1915 San Francisco