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Title |
SMCSO Master Badge Belonging to Gjon T. Pawson, c. 1981-1986 |
Object Name |
Badge, Law Enforcement |
Description |
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 badge has two clutchback attachments. |
Date |
c. 1981-1986 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2012.006.016 |
Dimensions |
H-0.5 W-1.25 D-0.875 inches |
Collection |
3D - Personal Symbols |
Inscription Text |
"SHERIFF'S OFFICE / SAN MATEO CO." (gold lettering inside band of blue on badge front); "MASTER" (blue lettering at bottom of badge front) |
Provenance |
This item belonged to donor's uncle, Gjon T. Pawson, who was a Deputy with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office from 1981-1986 |
Search Terms |
Badges Emblems Pawson, Gjon T. San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Sheriffs Uniforms |
Subjects |
Badges Emblems Insignia Sheriffs Uniforms |
People |
Pawson, Gjon T. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of John Pawson |