Marshal Badge
Deadwood
This is a round badge with a 5 point cut-out star in the center. It has the word "Marshal" at the top and "Deadwood" at the bottom. It is silver in color with a pin back.
This is a new imported item.
A Little Bit of History
Deadwood was a lawless, rowdy camp where the famed Wild Bill Hickok was shot in the back of the head by Jack McCall, who was later found not guilty by an impromptu camp court and released, after which he promptly left town. This was perhaps the last straw for the more settled town residents; in any event, a demand for law enforcement began, and Seth Bullock's background made him the logical choice for Deadwood's first sheriff. Bullock took his job seriously, deputizing several residents and tackling the job of civilizing the camp. Despite (or perhaps because of) a reputation for fearlessness and an uncompromising nature, Bullock managed the task without killing anyone. Seth Bullock (July 23, 1849-September 23, 1919) was a western sheriff, hardware store owner and U.S. Marshal.(Taken from Wikipedia)
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