Nevada County Badges

14k gold Sheriff of Nevada Co. Cal. first worn by
Sheriff R.D. Carter who was elected in 1882-1883 and then by his nephew George R. Carter who was elected Sheriff in 1927-1934. This badge is pictured in Witherell’s book, “California’s Best” on page 27 and in
Jim Casey’s book, “Badges of America’s Finest”
on page 35. SKU22944

14k gold Sheriff of Nevada Co. Cal. Presented to George R. Carter who was elected Sheriff in 1927. The badge was made of Nevada County gold and was presented on Saturday January 1, 1927. This badge is pictured in Witherell’s book, “California’s Best” on page 27 and in
Jim Casey’s book, “Badges of America’s Finest”
on page 35. SKU0022564

Presentation on reverse of George Carter’s 14k gold Sheriff badge. To Geo R. Carter From His Friends in Grass Valley.

Truckee Republican July 8, 1882

Truckee Republican January 30, 1884

Morning Union January 11, 1883

Jacob Teeter - Nevadea County Lawman, Deputy Sheriff
and Constable of Meadow Lake Township

Jacob Teeter’s silver star presented January 1884. Teeter was killed in a shoot out in Hurd’s Saloon by rival Constable James Reed on November 6, 1891. SKU9588

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