Hallmarked Antique Deputy Sheriff Badge by “Matthews Pittsburgh Penna”

Description

Hallmarked Antique Deputy Sheriff Badge made by “Matthews Pittsburgh Penna”
Shows wear and some paint loss at lettering.
Pin was reinforced or replaced at some point.
2.25 inches x 2.25 inches.
History
The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania manufacturing company called John D. Matthews was founded by John Dixon Matthews in 1850. Its trade name appeared on company documents and advertisements as J.D. Matthews Son and J.D. Matthews' Sons. The company made metal products used for printing. Products included copper and brass stencils, seal presses, steel stamps, brass checks,
badges
, roller stamp dies, marking machines, and metal tags. John D. Matthews became Matthews and Zinn in 1889 with the partnership of John A. Zinn and James H. Matthews, which was later dissolved in July, 1893. James H. Matthews formed a partnership with William Jenkins under the company name of James H. Matthews Company in 1896.