Prison Guard Badge
Wyoming Territorial Prison, Laramie City Limited Quantities
The badge that was worn by the Prison Guards is a shield design with "Wyoming Territorial Prison" at the top and "Laramie City" at the bottom. There is a number in the center. The badge is silver in color with a pin back. This is a new imported item. Note: This badge is no longer available from our supplier. Quanty limited to in stock only. A Little Bit of History
The Union Pacific Railroad not only brought prosperity to Laramie City, it also brought unscrupulous ruffians to the area. The need for law and order plus a place to house the criminals was quickly recognized. The Wyoming Territorial Legislature passed a bill in 1869 for the construction of the prison. Built in 1872, the Wyoming Territorial Prison was the home for some of the Old West's most notorious outlaws such as Butch Cassidy. |
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