| Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Service Mini Badge. This title has been around for two hundred and twelve years. It was first used for those people deputized for posse work, or for agents of other federal agencies who needed authority to carry weapons or make arrests without such authority under their own agency rules.
It has been used for guards working on dams during WWI, process servers, Customs Sky Marshals, FAA special Agent, EPA Agents, FBI Agents (before 1934), IRS Special Agents, such as those who investigated Al Capone and other mobsters, Agriculture Agents, U.S. Park Service Rangers, and many others.
Today, many state and local Police Officers assigned to the O.C.D.E.T.F. (Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force) are Special Deputy United States Marshals. The Court Security Officers who man metal detectors at U.S. Courthouses and perform other court related duties are also Special Deputy U.S. Marshals.
This lapel pin is approximately 1 inch in height and 1 inch in width. Each lapel pin is individually wrapped and has a military style backing and clasp. It is made from high quality metal with enamel. It has very fine engraving and details on the lapel pin. All for one low price! |