Territorial Prison Guard Deer Lodge Montana Badge

PRISON GUARD BADGE, a solid copper double die struck with silverplated antique finish Territorial Prison Guard Deer Lodge Montana badge that is a shield with eagle crest. The badge measures 2 1/4 inches wide and has the clasp on the back to pin to a shirt. In the last century the territorial prison for Montana was located at Deer Lodge Montana. Guards rarely, if ever make the history books, yet it is interesting that many outlaws or criminals become famous and are remembered. Deer Lodge, no doubt was used to house a few of those criminals.