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Hello everyone I have these 2 badge that I think might be original Arizona Badges but like to see what others think I have been collecting badges for many years but these got me stumped they look to me to have natural age and the clasps look to be old as well the pins have bends to them which I would think from putting then on a uniform or heavy coat any other thoughts would be great thanks Matt ..

 

extremely cool looking !!

 

nice badges.....



this one says reissue of authentic old west badge..

 

Thank you komokwa For the attachments and the reply it’s hard to believe the ones I have are fake they look and feel so Authentic pictures just don’t do justice but you just never know thanks again. Matt

 

I have one in silver that I though..... think....thunk.....is real....but alas I now doubt it's veracity.....

 

I've never made a study of badges, but I would question the font styles used on the OP's examples. Why would the manufacturer change the style when marking the locations. Compare the "ARIZ." and "TUCSON AT" font style to the other lettering on the badge. To me, it looks like someone is adding location information with modern letter stamps to unmarked badges. They look good, almost too good. (I may be wrong, but that's my opinion.)

 

Thanks for you thoughts and I ldeas erstwhile that’s what I wanted other people thoughts thanks again for your time. Matt.

 

Could be a simple answer.... government contract to make the badges,state area left blank to be marked in whatever state they were sent to.

 

Thanks hollyblue for that response in regards to erstwhile reply that’s a perfect way to explain the markings on the badges I couldn’t have said it any better.

 

Per the us Marshall's web site: "There was no uniform badge in the U.S. Marshals Service until 1941, when the "Eagle Top" variety was introduced nation-wide. Prior to this time, the badges came in different shapes and forms. Each district made its own identifying badge. "

Which makes me wonder about identical badges from different states.

https://www.usmarshals.gov/history/badges/index.html

EDIT: adding, I know nothing about badges. Just looked stuff up.

 

Thank you jivvy for the link and the response I will need to check that out thanks again.. Matt.