DEADWOOD MARSHAL OLD WILD WEST WESTERN BADGE OBSELETE Made In USA 20
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:13842974 | Country of Manufacture: United States |
DEADWOOD MARSHAL(Cut out Star in circle)This is a known example of an authentic badge for the position of "Marshal Deadwood." It refers to the boom camp of Deadwood, South Dakota, a town with a colorful past. Our research hasn't turned up the name of a single person who actually held this post. We know that some city lawman arrested Jack McCall for the murder of Wild Bill Hickok on Aug 2, 1876. Who this was seems to be unknown. We also know that James Butler Hickok had a colorful caree...r and that his name is linked with the town of deadwood more than anyone else's. Hickok was a Deputy US Marshal at Ft. Riley, Kansas in 1866. After the Civil War, he was Sheriff of Ellis county, Kansa and Town Marshal at Hays City in 1869. By 1871, Hickok was the Marshal of Abilene. During the next 5 years, the legendary "prince of pistoleers: was a gambler, prospector, showman with Buffalo bill, and allegedly had a child with clamamity Jane. He was shot from behind and killed by Jack McCall in Mann's number 10 Saloon Deadwood, S.D. The acess and eights he held in his poker hand have become known as the "dead man's hand." It is debated as to whether Hickok was ever Marshal of Deadwood. If he was, this would surely have been his badge.Size is approx. 1 1/2" roundMade of pewter and antiqued to give that old authentic look."Made in USA"Slide pin on back with loop latch to stay on. This is an obsolete badge no longer in use. Great for collecting.Prefer PayPal. International buyers please use PayPal. 14 day Money back guarantee. Refunds on item price only, not on shipping or return shipping costs. Item must be in original Condition. Email for refund authorization.On Aug-21-06 at 21:33:37 PDT, seller added the following information:
This is a reproduction.
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This is a reproduction.
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