Nevada County Badges

14k gold Sheriff of Nevada Co. Cal. first worn by
Sheriff R.D. Carter who was elected in 1882-1883 and then by his nephew George R. Carter who was elected Sheriff in 1927-1934. This badge is pictured in Witherell’s book, “California’s Best” on page 27 and in
Jim Casey’s book, “Badges of America’s Finest”
on page 35.

14k gold Sheriff of Nevada Co. Cal. Presented to George R. Carter who was elected Sheriff in 1927. This badge is pictured in Witherell’s book, “California’s Best” on page 27 and in
Jim Casey’s book, “Badges of America’s Finest”
on page 35. See reverse presentation below.

Presentation on reverse of George Carter’s 14k gold Sheriff badge. To Geo R. Carter From His Friends in Grass Valley.

George Henry Levee, (LeVee), a native son of Nevada County, CA was born in 1864. He died in Grass Valley on November 27, 1936. He is buried in the Dutch Flat, Placer Co. Cemetery. He worked the gold mines before and after serving as Marshal.