Great ca 1890s Douglas County, Nebraska Special Deputy Sheriff Circle Star

This is a great-looking Douglas County, Nebraska Special Deputy Sheriff circle star badge from the 1890's. The star has a few details such as a scallop shape over the letters NEB. and small engraved stars on the circle.

Circa 1890s.

Approximately 2" in diameter.

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.

Vertical safety-style pin with C catch and early type hand cut saddle.

This is from a police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX11 LAAIEX3/11 SAJJJX3/11

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge is in wonderful shape with only a few small areas of light wear and tarnish.

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