Great 1920s Sonoma Co CA Prohibition Era Deputy Sheriff Badge Worn by Elmer D. Bills Sheriff

Great circa 1920's Sonoma County, California Prohibition era Deputy Sheriff badge by Edward Jones & Co. The reverse shows that the badge once belonged to Elmer Douglas Bills and was worn by him from 1919 – 1926, and he became Sheriff in 192The shield shaped badge reads: "DEPUTY SHERIFF SONOMA CO." in black detailed lettering. This nickel badge appears to have been chromed during the period of use.

Circa 1920's

Approximately 2-1/8" x 1-3/4"

Chromed nickel, black paint

Vertical safety style pin with "C" type catch, saddle

"Ed. JONES & CO."

This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TVCEJX TRGEX16 LFGEX10/16 SFGEX5/17

7 (Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear, chromed during period of use, much of the black painted and chrome plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.