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  1. Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003 - Shirt, Dress

    Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003. Long sleeve, solid khaki-colored collared polyester/rayon shirt has a button front closure, with two front pockets with flaps at chest and buttoned shoulder epaulets. On proper left front above pocket, there is a fabric rectangle with two metal grommets for securing a badge. On either shoulder are two green patches with gold stars at center, gold trim at outer edge and...

    Record Type: Object

    Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003
  2. Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003 - Shirt, Dress

    Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003. Long sleeve, solid khaki-colored collared polyester/rayon shirt has a button front closure, with two front pockets with flaps at chest and buttoned shoulder epaulets. On proper left front above pocket, there is a fabric rectangle with two metal grommets for securing a badge. On either shoulder are two green patches with gold stars at center, gold trim at outer edge an...

    Record Type: Object

    Bay Meadows Security Guard Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 2001-2003
  3. East Palo Alto Police Pin, c. 1951-1986 - Pin, Law Enforcement

    East Palo Alto police pin, c. 1951-1986. Circular metal pin is gold-colored with a dark green border surrounding an outline of the state of California. Gold lettering against the dark green background reads, "EAST PALO ALTO POLICE / CRPOA." Within the outline of California is the acronym "ARPOC" in red letters. A seven-pointed star with "89" printed in its center seems to indicate a particular location within the state. Back of pin has clut...

    Record Type: Object

    East Palo Alto Police Pin, c. 1951-1986
  4. G. Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003 - Badge, Identification

    G. Pawson name badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003. Silver-colored metal identification badge is rectangular in shape, and name is engraved with black lettering. Back of badge has two clutchback attachments, with one butterfly clutchpiece missing.

    Record Type: Object

    G. Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003
  5. G. Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003 - Badge, Identification

    G. Pawson name badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003. Silver-colored metal identification badge is rectangular in shape, and name is engraved with black lettering. Back of badge has two clutchback attachments, with one butterfly clutchpiece missing.

    Record Type: Object

    G. Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003
  6. Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003 - Badge, Identification

    Pawson name badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003. Gold-colored metal identification badge is rectangular in shape, and name is engraved with black lettering. Back of badge has two clutchback attachments.

    Record Type: Object

    Pawson Name Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-2003
  7. Peerless Handcuffs in Original Box, c. 1951-2003 - Handcuff

    Peerless handcuffs(A) in original box(C) with lid(B), c. 1951-2003. Cuffs (A) are made of aluminum and are connected by a steel chain link. Single strand of one cuff appears to have been cut off; remaining portion has two additional sets of deep cut markings. Accompanied by cardboard manufacturer's box (B & C).

    Record Type: Object

    Peerless Handcuffs(A) in original box(C) with lid(B), c. 1951-2003.
  8. Reserve Peace Officers Badge, c. 1951-1986 - Pin, Law Enforcement

    Reserve Peace Officers Badge, c. 1951-1986. Gold-colored metal pin in arrowhead shape has the California State Capitol Building at left and a shield bearing the California State Flag design along with a seven-pointed star at right. The shield is surrounded by the words, "CALIFORNIA / RESERVE PEACE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION." At bottom of pin are the words "ARPOC 1996" in blue ink, and "SACRAMENTO" in red ink. Back of pin has a clutch-back attach...

    Record Type: Object

    Reserve Peace Officers Badge, c. 1951-1986
  9. Riot Baton, c. 1951-2003 - Club

    Riot baton, c. 1951-2003. Black composite baton with lattice design has silver-colored knobs on either end. Bowing at center is likely due to heat damage.

    Record Type: Object

    Riot Baton, c. 1951-2003
  10. San Mateo County Sherriff's Office Swear-In - Print, Photographic

    San Mateo County Sherriff's Office Swear-In, c. 1981. Color photograph shows a line of five men standing at the front of wood-paneled room. The Flag of California and a podium can be seen at left. Additional people sit in the foreground watching the men (only the backs of their heads are visible). Gjon Pawson can be seen at far right. He served as a Deputy Sheriff from 1981-1986.

    Record Type: Photo

    San Mateo County Sherriff's Office Swear-In, c. 1981
  11. Side Handle Baton, c. 1951-2003 - Nightstick

    Side handle baton, c. 1951-2003. Solid wood with dark stain and clear varnish. Upper portion of baton is ribbed. A short side handle would have been inserted into the hole, making a right angle to the shaft. Here, the short side handle is missing.

    Record Type: Object

    Side Handle Baton, c. 1951-2003
  12. SMCSO Coveralls Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Coveralls

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office coveralls belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Blue short sleeve, polyester blend collared coveralls have a front zip and two diagonal zip-front pockets. It has two rear pockets at seat; left proper back pocket has a zipper. Two front side pockets with diagonal openings; behind pockets are two vertical openings. There is a rectangle of fabric with two metal grommets at top left front for securin...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Coveralls Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  13. SMCSO Coveralls Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Coveralls

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office coveralls belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Blue long sleeve, polyester blend collared coveralls have a front zip and two diagonal zip-front pockets. It has two rear pockets at seat; left proper back pocket has a zipper. Two front side pockets with diagonal openings; behind pockets are two vertical openings. Gold, star-shaped patch at top left front has a redwood tree in the center, around wh...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Coveralls Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  14. SMCSO Dep. G. Pawson Pin Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Badge, Identification

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Dep. G. Pawson pin belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Gold-colored metal identification badge is rectangular-shaped. Name is engraved with black lettering. Back of badge originally had two clutchback attachment pieces, but only one is intact.

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Dep. G. Pawson Pin belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  15. SMCSO Deputy 5 Pin Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Pin, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Deputy 5 pin belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Brass-colored metal badge is a seven-pointed star with an embossed decorative center. Center design is encircled by a band of blue with gold lettering which reads, " RESERVE DEPUTY / SAN MATEO CO." Six of the star's points has a decorative floral design; the seventh point, at bottom of badge, has the number "5" in gold, against a blue background. Back...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Deputy 5 Pin Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  16. SMCSO Master Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Master badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Brass-colored metal badge is a seven-pointed star. At badge center is a blue and white bull's eye design, with the words "SHERIFF'S OFFICE / SAN MATEO CO." in gold lettering against blue background of outermost ring. At top of badge are two revolvers facing each other, with barrels crossing at the top. At bottom, "MASTER" is printed in blue ink. Back of...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Master Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  17. SMCSO Range Master Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Range Master badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Bronze badge bears the SMCSO emblem in center medallion, a single redwood tree, with water and mountains in the background. Parts of the medallion are painted in light blue, red and green. Above the medallion sits an eagle with wings spread. Below the medallion are the words "RANGE MASTER" in dark blue ink. Back of badge has a screw-back attachmen...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Range Master Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  18. SMCSO Sergeant Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Badge, Law Enforcement

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Sergeant badge belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Silver-colored metal with the SMCSO emblem in center medallion, a single redwood tree, with water and mountains in the background. Parts of the medallion are painted light blue, red and green. Above the medallion sits an eagle with wings spread. Below the medallion is the word "SERGEANT" in black ink. Back of badge has a screw-back attachment at cente...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Sergeant Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  19. SMCSO Sheriff Rain Slicker Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Slicker

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office slicker belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Long sleeve, solid yellow-colored slicker has a rubberized exterior and a waterproof fabric interior. There is a blue corduroy cloth edging on the collar. There are two metal grommeted openings beneath dolman sleeves. Four metal snap closures down the front. There is a patch on top left front for securing badge. Printed on back is "SHERIFF'S OFFICE ...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Sheriff Rain Slicker Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  20. SMCSO Sheriff Range Staff Jacket Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Windbreaker

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Range Staff Jacket belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Long sleeve, solid blue-colored collared jacket has a snap front closure, with a drawstring at waist. It has a blue nylon outer shell and a white nylon/acetate inner lining. It has two front pockets with side openings. Machine-embroidered in yellow on front right, "RANGEMASTER / PAWSON" and on back, "SHERIFF'S / RANGE / STAFF ...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Sheriff Range Staff Jacket Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  21. SMCSO Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Shirt, Dress

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office shirt belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Blue long sleeve, polyester/rayon blend collared shirt has two front pockets with flaps, a buttoned front and buttoned shoulder epaulets. There are two horizontal buttonholes above left breast pocket for securing badge. There are two black Sheriff patches on both shoulders. Patches are shield-shaped with a star in the center; top of patch in gold letter...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  22. SMCSO Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Shirt, Dress

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office shirt belonging to Deputy Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Blue short sleeve, polyester/rayon blend collared shirt has two front pockets with flaps, a buttoned front and buttoned shoulder epaulets. There is a rectangle of fabric with two metal grommets above left breast pocket for securing badge. There are two black Sheriff patches on both shoulders. Patches are shield-shaped with a star in the center; top of p...

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Shirt Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  23. SMCSO Smith & Wesson Handcuffs and Case, c. 1981-1986 - Handcuff

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Smith & Wesson handcuffs (A) and case (B), c. 1981-1986. Chain link cuffs (A) are made of steel, with both cuffs featuring a single strand of teeth. Black leather case (B) has brass-colored metal snap enclosure and two slots in the back to accommodate a belt.

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Smith & Wesson Handcuffs and Case, c. 1951-1973
  24. SMCSO Tie Clip Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 - Clip, Tie

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office tie clip belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986. Brass-plated (?) metal alligator clip has a seven-pointed star with an embossed design in the center. A blue band with the words "SAN MATEO COUNTY / SHERIFF" encircles the design.

    Record Type: Object

    SMCSO Tie Clip Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986
  25. Smith & Wesson Handcuffs, c. 1951-2003 - Handcuff

    Smith & Wesson Handcuffs, c. 1951-2003. Chain link handcuffs made of steel; both cuffs have a single strand of teeth.

    Record Type: Object

    Smith & Wesson Handcuffs, c. 1951-2003

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