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The Chief of Police Badge Worn by Buck Garrett,

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 16,000.00 USD
The Chief of Police Badge Worn by Buck Garrett,
<B>THE CHIEF OF POLICE BADGE WORN BY BUCK GARRETT, ARDMORE, INDIAN TERRITORY</B></I> - Buck Garrett was a noted lawman and gunfighter in the West. A sometimes policeman, other times gunfighter hired out by the cattle barons to drive off homesteaders in Wyoming, Garrett served as a deputy marshall in the Indian Territory and was later elected to the position of Chief of Police at Ardmore, Indian Territory from 1905 to 1910.<BR><BR>This badge is from the era in which Garrett served as Chief of Police at Ardmore. Presented to him by O. A. Wells, the two-piece gold badge has Garrett's name on the upper device with 'Ardmore, I.T.' on a banner within a star above 'Police'. The badge comes as a set with his election certificate, a police report of a theft signed by Garrett and a photograph of Chief Garrett. A placard with Garrett's biography is also placed within a burlwood frame with the badge and other materials.<I> From The George Jackson Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Excellent condition with minor wear to original finish, with original clasp.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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