Gunsmoke Marshall Dillion and Festus Badges

Description

Kraft box packaging with a story inside the box
James Arness in Gunsmoke - Marshal Badge story inside the box:
James Arness was born May 26, 1923 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He earned a Purple Heart during World War II when his right leg was peppered with bullets in the battle of Anzio. In 1955, John Wayne recommended Arness for the lead role in Gunsmoke. It was one of the earliest “adult westerns,” centering around the exploits of Marshall Matt Dillon in the frontier town of Dodge City, Kansas in 1873.
Each high quality
Old West replica badge
is crafted out of brass and steel. They are double-stamped then silver plated. Next, each Old West replica badge is individually hand finished for a unique antique look.
Size: approx. 2 3/4" H
Back: Bar style pin
Gunsmoke U.S. Deputy Marshal Badge
story in the box:
Dodge City, Kansas once had a reputation for being the most wicked town in the Wild West.  This lawless, gunslinging town was the setting for the long running radio and TV series
Gunsmoke
.
Gunsmoke
was one of the earliest “adult westerns,” centering around the exploits of Marshal Matt Dillon as he dealt with the problems associated with frontier life. The TV show made use of this historic US Deputy Marshal shield for their deputies; the most recognizable being Festus Haggen and Newly O'Brien.
Each high quality
Old West replica badge
is crafted out of brass and steel. They are double-stamped then silver plated. Next, each Old West replica badge is individually hand finished for a unique antique look.
Each badge is packaged in an old-fashioned style Kraft box with a story inside.
Size: approx. 2 3/4" H
Back: Bar style pin
*Picture of actor is not included.