Collection of eight law enforcement and security badges:
“U.S. / MARSHALL,” shield-shaped badge with a pierced star and pinback. This looks older, but we cannot vouch for its authenticity.
“SECURITY / OFFICER” with colored enamel center “STATE OF / FLORIDA.” This is a pinback badge with modern safety catch.
“ENFORCEMENT / SECURITY / CORPORATION / 322” with a US military style eagle and shield device at the center. This is a pinback badge with a modern safety catch.
“CAPTAIN / THE WM. J. BURNS INT’L / DETECTIVE AGENCY, INC.” with a “230” at the center. This is a pinback badge with a modern safety catch.
“WELLS FARGO / SERVICES” blue enameled ribands with an enameled Pony Express rider at the center. This is a screwback hat badge.
“GUARD / BURNS INTERNATIONAL / SECURITY SERVICES INC.” with “BURNS” at the center. This is a screwback hat badge.
Generic “SECURITY” on blue enamel with center star and surmounted by eagle. This is a screwback hat badge.
“PINKERTON / SPECIAL SERVICE / 6183.” This is a heavy stamped brass rectangle and has no fastener on the back, likely a badge that was never finished.
All of the badges are in fine to excellent condition and all but one are mounted on a heavy brown leather strap. RR Auction COA.
