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Virginia City Police Badge (117576)

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Virginia City Police Badge  (117576)
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This item SOLD at 2020 Jun 25 @ 12:26UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Originally the Virginia City Police dept. started roughly around 1863. By 1876 Virginia City was a boisterous town with at least five police precincts, a thriving red-light district, three churches, hotels, restaurants, ten different fire departments . Memorial for police shows three fallen officers from 1863 -1891, friends with Samuel Clemens who wrote the story of their encounter.

Hat badge for Chief of Police of Virginia City, NV. Gold tone w/ eagle on top Nevada State seal center. Screw mount on back with straight mounting pin. Excellent condition w/no tarnish or scratches. From Hal Dunn collection who wasa law enforcement officer in Virginia City and Carson City from 1960-69; a Nevada Gaming Control Board agent from 1969-75; Carson City undersheriff from 1975-76; Carson City Sheriff from 1979-87; , Alaska Chief of Police from 1989-91.

Provenance:
Country (if not USA):
State: Nevada
City/County: Virginia City
Date: 18-1900's