Great circa 1900 "Ohio State Police" Horse Thief Detective Association Badge from West Andover

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1890's or early 1900's Ohio State Police Badge from West Andover, Ohio. It is actually a Horse Thief Detective Association Badge. 

VINTAGE:

Circa 1890's- early 1900's.

SIZE:

About 1" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Silver-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with tongue type 'C' catch.

MARKINGS:

N/A.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a Police and Law Enforcement Collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJV25 LEGEX07/06/25 STRVBEJX07/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear and great patina.

GUARANTEE:

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