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PITTSBURGH
POLICE
DEPARTMENT BADGES
Patrol Officer's Badge
"In 1873, the Police
Badge was designed and officially
adopted by the City of Pittsburgh. The badge is a unique design: The
crest is from the Coat-of-Arms of William Pitt, the first Earl of
Chatham, and the man for whom Pittsburgh is named. The garter around
the badge is linked to King George III, the last English ruler of the
American colonies. The shield is a circular fighting shield used by 15th
century Greek foot soldiers. During the 16 th and 17th
centuries, the circular shield was used extensively in the British
Isles, hence its appearance in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Police Badge
with its distinctive design and history is worn with great pride by the
men and women of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police."
-Pittsburg Police Department Website |
