Description
1910-1920s Deputy Marshal badge
Weight 25 grams
Height 2-3/8inches
Width 1-3/4in
Front: Top has eagle with banner holding onto the top of the badge
Deputy Marshal on arched banners
Center raised star
Back: vertical pin with C catch original
Deputy Marshal badge, Likely From The 1910s–1920s
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A vintage Deputy Marshal badge featuring:
Historical Context:
Badges of this style were commonly used in the early 1900s, especially in rural sheriff's departments and U.S. marshals’ offices across the western and southern United States. The eagle and star motif was typical for U.S. law enforcement insignia. The pin style suggests pre-1940s design, consistent with your estimate of 1910–1920.
The “Deputy Marshal” title could pertain to U.S. Marshals Service or local/county marshal positions—exact provenance would increase value significantly, especially if it can be linked to a specific jurisdiction or historical figure.
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