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1980.6898.2
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Air Raid Warden's badge #100, Police Department, City of Seattle, ca. 1940
During WWII, there were fears that cities in the United States would be bombed like England was during the blitz. President Roosevelt formed the Office of Civilian Defense to organize communities of volunteers. Air Raid Wardens educated their neighbors about blackouts and air raid procedures, ran drills, and did patrols at night.
ID Number: 1980.6898.2
Date: Circa 1940
Physical Description: 1 Badge, Law Enforcement; steel; 1.75 in.H x 2.125 in.W
Place Made: United States of America, WASHINGTON, Seattle
Credit: MOHAI, 1980.6898.2
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