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Lot #38
Lot #40

Lot 39: U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon

Gold Plated U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Lot 39: U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon

Gold Plated U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: May 17, 2024

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Gold Plated U.S. Marshal Badge Presented to J.P. Dillon, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona

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Catalog Page: 60
Class: Other
Description:

The badge measures 2 1/4 inches from point to point and is gold plated and has scroll patterns on the points, "J.P. DILLON" on a plaque above "U.S./MARSHAL" on the center and two pink colored stones. A vertical pin is fitted on the back, and there are no maker's marks. It comes in a small Ryker case with a print of a portrait of U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon who served in the District of Arizona 1914-1922. Notes from Greg Lampe state: "...the badge was probably a special catalog order and Dillon's name was hand engraved by the local jeweler. It seems likely that the badge was ordered by Dillon's wife as a gift at the time he was appointed U.S. Marshal and this was an economical way of purchasing a gold U.S. Marshal's badge with his name on it; the badge was probably only worn on special occasions as it shows little use." The badge is accompanied by a research binder compiled by Mr. Lampe on U.S. Marshal Joseph P. Dillon (1864-1933), including events like the Power Cabin Shootout in 1918 and other periods of his career, including as a Yavapai County Sheriff's Deputy, Deputy U.S. Marshal, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona, and as a clerk and secretary of the Arizona Supreme Court. Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall with attractively aged patina and minimal storage related wear.



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