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Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Auction: The Earp Brothers & Cowboys

Sat, Jul 26, 2025 11:00AM EDT
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Join North American Auction Company on July 26th for a once-in-a-lifetime auction of the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum Collection. This extraordinary sale features the largest private collection of Tombstone history, including rare and historic pieces tied to Wyatt Earp, the Earp Brothers, and the infamous Cochise Cowboys. From original artifacts, outlaw relics, and the largest collection of C.S. Fly photographs, this is a can’t-miss event for collectors of the Old West’s most legendary chapter.
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Lot 555

C.G. Braxmar Fire & Police Badges First Ed. 1912

Estimate: $250 - $350
Starting Bid
$75

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this early, first edition illustrated catalogue of, "Fire And Police Department Badges" manufactured by The C.G. Braxmar Company in New York, 1912. The C. G. Braxmar Company was a company established in 1879 by Charles Braxmar. They were known for producing badges for fire departments and other agencies. This catalog is profusely illustrated with black and white reproductions of badges, lapel buttons, miniature eagles, raised emblems and ornaments, cups, hat charms, hand embroidered insignias, duty trumpets, gavels, banners and belts, rings, engraved shields, and other items used by police and fire departments, as well as other branches of municipal, county, state, and special official services. The photos are printed on glossy paper, with up to sixteen items displayed on a single page. It show a light blue paper cover, while the front cover reads, "Illustrated Catalogue of Fire And Police Department Badges / Manufactured by The C.G. Braxmar Co. / Incorporated No. 10 Maiden Lane New York / Diamonds, Watches And Jewelry / Lodge Supplies And Knights Templar Equipments". It shows good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage is noted. It measures 9 1/8" L x 6 3/8" W x 1/4" D and weighs 6 ounces. Provenance: From the Tombstone Western Heritage Museum in Tombstone, Arizona. LO217

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