A NICE EXPERIENCE

A couple of months ago I was trying hard to stay out of trouble when I noticed an email from someone who's name I did not recognize. I was reluctant to open it, but finally said, "Why not."  The sender identified himself as the Sheriff of McIntosh County, Oklahoma.

My first impulse was to,  "deny, deny, deny".


As I read his email I realized this was really a nice moment. He found my email because of this blog, and thought he might enlist my help to identify a badge belonging to a young lady in his County. He included a picture with his inquiry.


As soon as I saw the Seal I knew this badge was from Trenton, NJ.  It was old - VERY OLD.


The Sheriff explained that this Badge was found  in  "...a Lenna, OK cotton field in approximately 1960.  It had been buried and was turned up by a breaking plow while getting the field ready for planting."  The family of the individual who found this badge has maintained possession of it since that date - fifty plus years !!!  

I believe the item is much older, perhaps late 1800's to early 1900's. 

There is a lot of sentimental value for the family that has is it. I suggested they to place it in a nice case, with a glass front, and hang it in a prominent location for daily viewing and appreciation.  

I too appreciated seeing this bit of history from a City that was once our National Capital. Certainly the nice hand written note that was sent to me, along with the fine patch pictured above, was deeply appreciated and have become part of my treasures.