Western Special Police Badge

BADGE, a solid copper double die struck with silver-plated antique finish Special Police badge that is a cut out star in a circle. The badge measures 1 3/4 inches wide and has the clasp on the back to pin to a shirt. This type of badge was worn by many special officers in the West, such as special officer Jack Helm of Texas State Police, who was killed by John Wesley Hardin in 1873.