Object Record
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Metadata
Title |
Deputy State Fire Marshal Montana Badge |
Object Name |
Badge, Law Enforcement |
Description |
Deputy State Fire Marshal Montana Badge. SIlver metal badge; the main part is cicrular; above the circle is a large eagle with a banner reading "DEPUTY" and below it is a swirly design that ends in a point. In the center is the Montana state seal, which is mountains and miner's tools; seal is surrounded by a circular border of a rope pattern. Stamped into a ring around this logo, in black text, is "STATE FIRE MARSHAL MONTANA," with small stamped crosses on either side of "MONTANA." |
Date |
n.d. |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2014.018.029.108 |
Dimensions |
H-2.125 W-1.25 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"DEPUTY / STATE FIRE MARSHAL / MONTANA" (stamped in black above and around central circle) |
Provenance |
This artifact was owned and used by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Walter Moore created this collection while he was Deputy Sheriff in San Mateo County, 1943-1960. |
Notes |
Responsibilities of fire marshals vary by state, but important duties include developing and enforcing fire codes, fire/arson investigations, and public education on preventing fires. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_marshal 07/02/2018] |
Search Terms |
Badge Badges Firefighters Law Enforcement Moore, Walter H. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office San Mateo County-Sheriffs Sheriff's Department Sheriffs |
Subjects |
Badges Fire Department Law enforcement |
People |
Moore, Walter H. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office |