I'm not sure if I picked the right forum, because the object I am asking about is definitely a police badge.........BUT, my question is about the age and source more than what it actually is.
First, a little info--this old badge has seen better days, but it is still readable thanks to a little magic marker enhancement on the letters (marker washes off with soap and water.) It was found at the site of a very old tavern in Warren, Va. Civil War items have been found there also, but I'm not sure this item is that old. Also, is it Virginia or Maryland? I lean toward Virginia because the Maryland county is spelled with an apostrophe "s", like Prince George's County.
If I had to guess, I would say the badge dates to the late 1800's or early 1900's and is from Prince George County, Virginia, but that is JUST a guess, and I respectfully defer to greater minds than mine! If you can help me identify either the age or source of this badge, It would be a tremendous help to me! No matter what the answer, how this object ended up where it did is a whole 'nother story which I would love to know but probably never will!
P.S.--I contacted the Prince George County Police Department, but they didn't have any answers.
THANKS!
First, a little info--this old badge has seen better days, but it is still readable thanks to a little magic marker enhancement on the letters (marker washes off with soap and water.) It was found at the site of a very old tavern in Warren, Va. Civil War items have been found there also, but I'm not sure this item is that old. Also, is it Virginia or Maryland? I lean toward Virginia because the Maryland county is spelled with an apostrophe "s", like Prince George's County.
If I had to guess, I would say the badge dates to the late 1800's or early 1900's and is from Prince George County, Virginia, but that is JUST a guess, and I respectfully defer to greater minds than mine! If you can help me identify either the age or source of this badge, It would be a tremendous help to me! No matter what the answer, how this object ended up where it did is a whole 'nother story which I would love to know but probably never will!
P.S.--I contacted the Prince George County Police Department, but they didn't have any answers.
THANKS!