May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Historically important, antique jeweler made badge of Homer Adkins, sheriff of Pulaski County, friend of FDR, and later governor of Arkansas. Adkins had a long and colorful career as a lawman, member of the KKK, and later political career in Arkansas. Badge is a multi-piece jeweler made piece of the highest quality and detail. Obverse reads in blue enameled letters, 'SHERIFF / 1923 / PULASKI COUNTY, ARKANSAS'. Reverse is engraved, 'HOMER M. ADKINS / 1923-1926. Measures 2 - 3/4" x 2 - 1/4". Tests to 14k gold, 32 grams. CONDITION: Excellent.
Item Dimensions: 3" X 3"