Founded in 1860, Missoula County is located in the mountains of western Montana. This Missoula County deputy sheriff's badge is attributed to have belonged to under sheriff/chief deputy Thomas B. Evans, who worked under Sheriff Clarence Prescott who was elected in 1901. The badge is of the traditional shield shape with "DEPUTY" and "SHERIFF" at the top and bottom and "MISSOULA/CO./MONT." marked at the center on a five-pointed star. The maker's mark "P-C.STAMPS WKS/SEATTLE" is on the back of the badge along with the pin. Includes documentation with information about both Evans and Prescott. Provenance: The Greg Lampe Collection