DEADWOOD MARSHAL BADGE, OLD WEST, WESTERN,VINTAGE, #20

Description

DEADWOOD MARSHAL
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. 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 career 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, Kansas 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, and showman with Buffalo bill, and allegedly had a child with Calamity Jane. He was shot from behind and killed by Jack McCall in Mann's number 10 Saloon Deadwood, S.D. The Aces 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" round
Made of pewter and antiqued to give that old authentic look.
"Made in USA"
Slide pin on back with loop latch to stay on.
Great for collecting.
Not in use by any modern law enforcement agency. This is reproduction.