Great Hand-Stamped 1880's - 90's Special Deputy Sheriff 'Posse' Badge

Great, hand-stamped 1880's – 1890's Special Deputy Sheriff's 'Posse' badge with early, very long safety pin backing. The shield shaped badge reads: "SPECIAL DEPUTY SHERIFF".

Circa 1880's – 1890's

Approximately 1-11/16" x 1-11/16"

Nickel plated nickel

Vertical safety style pin, very long with heavy solder

None.

This is from a western and lawman collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX16 LCDEX5/16 SCJJX7/16

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows moderate wear, much of the nickel plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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