SOLID GOLD PRESENTATION SHERIFFS BADGE FOR “J.A. O’MERRA” OF KENTON COUNTY KENTUCKY.

SOLID GOLD PRESENTATION SHERIFFS BADGE FOR “J.A. O’MERRA” OF KENTON COUNTY KENTUCKY. This unmarked sold gold five pointed star, tests out 10k gold. The front embellished with scroll design in each of the points, the center with a vignette depicting two figures shaking hands with the verse “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL” above. The gold figured are on a black enamel background and the lettering is black enamel. The reverse of the badge long since missing its pin fastener is inscribed “Presented to J.A. O’MEARA BY Alex Davezag 1891”. Alex Davezag was the leading wine and liquor merchant in the city. Also included are copies of pages from Williams Covington and New Port directory, including Dayton, Bellevue, Ludlow, and Bromley KY for 1890 and 1891. On page 9 it lists county officers and included is “Sheriff, John O’Meara. Offices in Court House, Covington and Court House, Independence. Term expires January 1891. Wesley B. Wilson, Deputy Convington; Thos. P. Wilson, Deputy, Covington, J.G. Tupman, Deputy, Indpendence. O’Meara again appears in the 1892 directory as sheriff also. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2″ h, 22 grams in weight, or a little over 14 penny weights. CONDITION: Missing pin on reverse, otherwise very good. 4-45607 JJ8 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2458	$0.00	SOLID GOLD PRESENTATION SHERIFFS BADGE FOR “J.A. O’MERRA” OF KENTON COUNTY KENTUCKY. This unmarked sold gold five pointed star, tests out 10k gold. The front embellished with scroll design in each of the points, the center with a vignette depicting two figures shaking hands with the verse “UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL” above. The gold figured are on a black enamel background and the lettering is black enamel. The reverse of the badge long since missing its pin fastener is inscribed “Presented to J.A. O’MEARA BY Alex Davezag 1891”. Alex Davezag was the leading wine and liquor merchant in the city. Also included are copies of pages from Williams Covington and New Port directory, including Dayton, Bellevue, Ludlow, and Bromley KY for 1890 and 1891. On page 9 it lists county officers and included is “Sheriff, John O’Meara. Offices in Court House, Covington and Court House, Independence. Term expires January 1891. Wesley B. Wilson, Deputy Convington; Thos. P. Wilson, Deputy, Covington, J.G. Tupman, Deputy, Indpendence. O’Meara again appears in the 1892 directory as sheriff also. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2″ h, 22 grams in weight, or a little over 14 penny weights. CONDITION: Missing pin on reverse, otherwise very good. 4-45607 JJ8 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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