THIS IS A COIN SILVER BADGE FOR L.W. COLE " CITY MARSHAL " CORSICANA TEXAS. CIRCA 1890-1900. THIS IS A JEWELERS MADE BADGE WHICH IS HAND CUT AND ENGRAVED WITH BLACK HARD FIRED ENAMEL. SHOWS NICE ORIGINAL AGE. THE CASE IS MARKED M.O. NOBBE & COMPANY INC. JEWELERS GALVESTON TEXAS, HAS BEEN IN THIS FOR MANY YEARS, CASE SHOWS WEAR FROM BADGE. BADGE MEASURES A LITTLE OVER 2 1/4" IN DIAMETER. HAS A T PIN ON THE BACK.

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• This badge appeared on eBay at auction during Sept 2001