Last Best West Old West Agent Badges

Old West Agent Badges

Dodge City Peace Commission photo of 1876
Seated Left to right: Charley Bassett, Wyatt Earp, Frank McLain, Neal Brown.
Back Row from Left: Longfellow (recruited in 2007!), Luke Short, Bat Masterson, and W. F. Petillon.

Old West Agent Badges

Pinkerton Detective Agency Badge

Pinkerton Detective Agency Badge

Old West Agent Badges – Alan Pinkerton established his private detective agency in 1850. The company logo was an open eye and the motto. “We Never Sleep”. These agents tracked outlaws all over the country from Jesse James to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. ( the wild bunch).

Railroad police officers serving in the Eastern corridor were commonly called “detectives.” In the west, they earned the name “Special Agents” due to their mission to protect the company as well as its agents along the railway miles. This title persevered throughout the years, and has been adopted by most federal agencies today.

Two of the most famous Special Agents hired to protect the railroads were Bat Masterson and Allen Pinkerton. The Pinkerton’s employed experienced professional policemen and investigators to combat crime along the railways. In these pioneer days, they sought to distinguish themselves from the confusion and distrust created by the unprepared railway police officers. However, in the eyes of the railroad employees, these men were “outsiders,” a situation that led to poor cooperation and an atmosphere of skepticism and suspicion.


  • Pinkerton Detective Agency Badge - Alan Pinkerton established his private detective agency in 1850. The company logo was an open eye and the motto. "We Never Sleep". These agents tracked outlaws all over the country from Jesse James to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. ( the wild bunch). Our Old West replica badges are crafted out of steel and brass. We double-stamp them and then they are silver plated. Finally each Old West badge is hand finished for that worn, antique look. Heavy safety pin closure on the back of each badge. Badges arrive in a small gift box complete with story. 2 1/2″ H. Buy any TWO Badges Buy any THREE Badges
  • Pony Express Messenger Badge - From April 1860 to October 1861, Pony Express riders carried the mail over a hazardous 1600 mile route in only 10 days. Our Old West replica badges are crafted out of steel and brass. We double-stamp them and then they are silver plated. Finally each Old West badge is hand finished for that worn, antique look. Heavy safety pin closure on the back of each badge. Badges arrive in a small gift box complete with story. 2 7/8" H. Buy any TWO Badges Buy any THREE Badges
  • Brothel Inspector Badge - This badge is neither novelty, nor "Joke". Brothel Inspector was an official office. No foolin! This had to be the cushiest job in world. Their adventures were decidedly more in the category of " indoor sport".  2 1/8" H Buy any TWO Badges Buy any THREE Badges
  • Indian Police Badge - U.S. Indian Police: Every reservation had its own Indian police force which was empowered by the federal government. Our Old West replica badges are crafted out of steel and brass. We double-stamp them and then they are silver plated. Finally each Old West badge is hand finished for that worn, antique look. Heavy safety pin closure on the back of each badge. Badges arrive in a small gift box complete with story. 2 1/2" H. Buy any TWO Badges Buy any THREE Badges
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs Badge - Also known as the Department of the Interior until 1859, when it was changed to Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tom Jeffords rode into the Dragoon Mountains by himself in an effort to make peace with the Cochie and his Apache Renegades. Our Old West replica badges are crafted out of steel and brass. We double-stamp them and then they are silver plated. Finally each Old West badge is hand finished for that worn, antique look. Heavy safety pin closure on the back of each badge. Badges arrive in a small gift box complete with story. Size is 2 7/8" H. Buy any TWO Badges Buy any THREE Badges

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