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Title |
Dennis Garton Challenge Coin, c. 2011-2021 |
Object Name |
Coin, Commemorative |
Description |
Dennis Garton Challenge Coin, c. 2011-2021. Gold-colored metal medallion has inlaid porcelain in black, copper, white, blue and green. One side has an image of a cow or bull in the center of a black border with gold stars and text at top and bottom that reads, "TEHAMA COUNTY / SHERIFF'S OFFICE." Black text outside that and inside another black circle reads, "40 YEARS LAW ENFORCEMENT / UNDERSHERIFF RETIRED 2010." Opposite side has a landscape image in the center with a blue sky, golden sun rays and a green mountain in the background and a hay stack, three white sheep, one black sheep and a sheep herder in the foreground. Green text in grassy foreground reads, "BRIT." Image is inside a gold circle outlined in black with black text that reads, "TEHAMA COUNTY / CALIFORNIA." Outside this is a black circle containing gold stars and outside the black circle is another black circle with black text between the two which reads, "DENNIS GARTON / SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3." Coin is in original clear plastic sleeve with a paper insert containing maker information. |
Date |
c. 2011-2021 |
Creator |
Point Emblems, UT |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2021.096.009 |
Dimensions |
H-1.5 W-1.5 D-0.125 inches |
Dimension Details |
1.5 x 1.5 x .125 (medallion); 2.125 x 2.125 (plastic sleeve--closed) |
Collection |
3D - Documentary Objects |
Inscription Text |
"DENNIS GARTON / TEHAMA COUNTY / CALIFORNIA / SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3" (black text on one side of medallion); "BRIT" (gold lettering inside green grass of landscape on one side); "40 YEARS LAW ENFORCEMENT / TEHAMA COUNTY / SHERIFFS' OFFICE / UNDERSHERIFF RETIRED 2010" (black and gold lettering on opposite side of medallion); "POINT / EMBLEMS / www.PointEmblems.com / Pins Coins Golf Tools / Key Chains Patches / Awards / China" (blue and white text on paper label inside plastic sleeve) |
Provenance |
Awarded to former Colma law officer, Dennis Garton. Given to Jimmy L. Dorris who retired from the San Mateo County Sheriffs Department after serving from 1980-1991 by Dennis Garton who worked with Dorris in both Angels Camp, CA and Colma, CA and, as of 2021, was the Tehama County Supervisor. |
Notes |
"A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion, bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they might be given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. Some challenge coins have created controversy and their creators have been threatened with jail.[1] They are also collected by service members and law enforcement personnel. Historically, challenge coins were presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They could also be exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization.[2]" [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin 12/15/2021] |
Search Terms |
Badges Costume Accessories Dorris, Jimmy L. Garton, Dennis Law Enforcement Sheriff's Department Sheriffs |
Subjects |
Badges Insignia Law enforcement Sheriffs |
People |
Dorris, Jimmy L. Garton, Dennis |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Linda Kathleen Forlenza |