Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Sheriff Tombstone Arizona Old West Police Badge


This badge was worn by Sheriff John Behan. In 1881,Cochise County was formed from the eastern part of Pima County, with Tombstone as the county seat.Thats why this unusual County Sheriff's badge reads "Tombstone". Behan and the Erps were on opposite sides in the Cochise County War.
THE BADGE IS DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH A VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK.
IT IS APPROXIMATELY 1 3/4 " DIAMETER WITH A CONCAVE MIDDLE.
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Monday, April 6, 2009

Sheriff Lincoln County New Mexico Old West Police Badge


This badge was specially made for presentation to Pat Garrett after he killed Billy The Kid in 1881.The original badge was solid gold!


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MADE OF DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH A VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK.
IT IS APPROXIMATELY 3 " X 3 ".

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Captain Arizona Rangers Old West Police Badge


Only three men ever wore this badge:Burton C. Mossman (1901-1902)-Managed the two million acre Hash-Knife Ranch,and ended large scale cattle rustling in northern Arizona.Thomas H. Rynning (1902-1907)-8th calvaryman in the Geronimo Campaign and a Rough Rider in Cuba; as Ranger captain,he made more arrests and convictions than any man in Arizona.Harry Wheeler (1907-1909)-Army scout under General Miles in the final Geronimo Campaign,Sheriff of Cochise County and veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War 1 .The "Shootin'est Ranger of em All".
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THIS GREAT QUALITY BADGE IS DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK .
IT IS APPROXIMATELY 3 " X 3 ".

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Guard Alcatraz Prison Old West Police Badge


The prison was located on Alcatraz Island 1 1/4 miles off the coast of San Francisco ,Ca. The only way off the island was by boat,so guards and their families had quarters on the island as well.Alcatraz Island was also the site of the first American lighthouse on the Pacific coast,built in 1854 and demolished in the earthquake of 1906.Alcatraz Prison was closed in 1963.

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IT IS MADE FROM DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH A VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK.


IT IS APPROXIMATELY 1 3/4 " DIAMETER.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

U.S. Indian Police Old West Badge


Every reservation had it's own Indian Police force which was empowered by the federal government.This type of badge was worn by Red Tomahawk,Police Sergeant (Yankton Sioux Standing Rock Agency ),the man who killed Sitting Bull in 1890.


THE BADGE IS DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK.
IT IS APPROXIMATELY 2 1/2 " X 2 ".


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270346208181. Also available in solid brass 220366126649.


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Monday, March 30, 2009

US Marshal Indian Territory Old West Police Badge


Here's a nice recreation of a badge used by the army of Deputy U.S. Marshals in the Indian Territory.In the 1890's one of these was Deputy U.S. Marshal James F. (Bud) Ledbetter,who captured the Al Jennings gang.He later became town Marshal of Vinita, Ok. He was also police Chief of Muskogee and later was county sheriff.


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IT IS DOUBLE STRUCK SOLID COPPER WITH A VERY STURDY ANTIQUE SILVER FINISH SOLDERED PIN BACK.
THE BADGE IS APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 " IN DIAMETER.


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Sunday, March 29, 2009

Big Sky Carver Bearfoots Bart Bear Rug By Jeff Fleming


Wow! Here's a great collectible rug by artist Jeff Fleming.THIS CUTE RUG COMES NEW IN IT'S ORIGINAL BAG WITH TAGS.IT IS A RETIRED COLLECTIBLE FROM BIG SKY CARVERS AND HARD TO FIND.
THE RUG MEASURES 31 " X 38 " AND HAS A RUBBERIZED SKID PROOF BACKING AND IS MACHINE WASHABLE.

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