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Gift of Robert Gunshanan, 1990.156.1-.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hartford Police Uniform Patches
Gift of Robert Gunshanan, 1990.156.1-.3 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hartford Police Uniform Patches

Datemid 20th century
Mediumcloth; embroidery thread
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 3/4 × 3 1/2in. (12.1 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Robert Gunshanan
DescriptionThree Hartford Police Department uniform patches with a gray background and yellow embroidery. "HARTFORD POLICE" is embroidered at the top with an eagle and the City of Hartford Seal insigna beneath. Beneath the insignia "POST PHOEBUS/ NUBILA" is embroidered, which means “after clouds, the sun," and is the city of Hartford's motto.
Object number1990.156.1-.3
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