Very Rare Reportedly 1st Issue circa 1880's Cook County Illinois Deputy Sheriff Badge
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Very Rare Reportedly 1st Issue circa 1880's Cook County Illinois Deputy Sheriff Badge

Code: pdwlb00005ccs-CON


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ARTIFACT: Very rare, reportedly 1st issue circa 1880's Cook County, Illinois Deputy Sheriff badge. The five point star shaped badge reads: "DEPUTY SHERIFF COOK CO." in black detailed lettering. The reverse shows great patina and age on the reverse of this minty badge and no saddle on the safety pin points to early construction.

VINTAGE: Circa 1880's.

SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2" in height x 2-1/2" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel plated nickel, black paint, nickel plated brass pin

ATTACHMENT: Vertical One piece pin with open catch.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a police and lawman collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-MDN-20-16 LABGEX2/16 SRETV05/18

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): The badge is in minty condition showing minor surface wear, much of the nickel plating remains intact, handsome patina and age to reverse.

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