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Title |
California State Board of Forestry Fire Warden Badge |
Object Name |
Badge, Law Enforcement |
Description |
California State Board of Forestry Fire Warden Badge. Silver metal shield-shaped badge with a plain raised border and a textured background. In the center is a relief picture of a bear. Above the bear is printed "CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF FORESTRY" and below the bear is "FIRE WARDEN," all in raised letters. A raised, smooth silver diamond shape extends from the bottom corner; on it is stamped "1403." |
Date |
n.d. |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2014.018.029.46 |
Dimensions |
H-1.625 W-1.25 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"CALIFORNIA / STAE BOARD OF FORESTRY / FIRE WARDEN" (printed around bear in raised text); "1403" (stamped near bottom) |
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/wardens 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 Forestry Law Enforcement Moore, Walter H. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office San Mateo County-Sheriffs Sheriff's Department Sheriffs |
Subjects |
Badges Fire prevention Law enforcement |
People |
Moore, Walter H. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office |