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Title |
East Palo Alto Police Pin, c. 1951-1986 |
Object Name |
Pin, Law Enforcement |
Description |
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 clutchback attachment. |
Date |
c. 1951-1986 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2012.006.018 |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-1 D-0.375 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"EAST PALO ALTO POLICE / CRPOA" (front of pin); "ARPOC" (front center of pin); "89" (front center of pin) |
Provenance |
This item belonged to either donor's uncle, Gjon T. Pawson, who was a Deputy with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office from 1981-1986 or donor's grandfather John T. Pawson who was a San Mateo Police Officer from 1951-1973. |
Search Terms |
East Palo Alto Emblems Pawson, Gjon T. Pawson, John T. Pins Police San Mateo County - Police Departments |
Subjects |
Emblems Insignia Law enforcement Police |
People |
Pawson, Gjon T. Pawson, John T. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of John Pawson |