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Elaborate Gold Brownsville City Marshal Badge

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana / Apparel - Badges Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Elaborate Gold Brownsville City Marshal Badge
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Multicolor gold badge with the center circle section made with rose colored gold. The hand engraved inscription “CITY / MARSHAL” with foliate scroll patterns. Center is a sterling silver shield attached with hallmarks and “STERLING” on the back. Front is a small shield with an eagle on top and a cloisonné shield with a 5-point Texas star in the center surrounded by a wreath. Mounted atop the badge is a large yellow gold spread-winged American eagle with yellow gold leaves down each side and a modified fleur-de-lis at the bottom. The top and bottom center of the badge have “BROWNSVILLE” and “TEXAS” on ribbons applied with small pins. The eagle at the top on reverse is marked “JF COMPANY / N.Y. / XX GOLD”. The clasp at the back is early style with a T-pin and loop. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains much of its original finish. The center cloisonné shield is completely intact with bright colors. Circa 1892, 2 7/8” high x 2 1/8” wide.