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This is a well-used, Incredibly Rare, and Possibly one-of-a-kind, Bureau of Indian Affairs Chemehuevi Indian Reservation Game Warden Badge.
The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language: Nüwüwü) is a federally recognized tribe of Chemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people.
To celebrate their organization under the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.
The Chemehuevi Reservation borders the western shore of Lake Havasu
The Chemehuevi Reservation (34°24′42″N 114°21′21″W) is located in San Bernardino County, California, bordering Lake Havasu for 25 miles and along the Colorado River. The reservation is 30,653 acres large and has a population of 345.
The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe's headquarters is located in Havasu Lake, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, nine-member tribal council.
Circa 1970's.
SIZE:Approximately 3" in height x 3" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Carltone gold with hard-fired multiple enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Original pin is long gone, the badge now has multiple holes to be sewn to the Warden's jacket..
MARKINGS:ENTENMANN-ROVIN CO.
1962
PICO RIVERA. CALIF.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFBEV23 LABIEX05/30/23 SAJJJX08/24
CONDITION:4+ (Very Good): The badge shows heavy duty wear, but most of the enamel detail remains intact, overall, it is in very good condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.