Vintage Historical Chicago Illinois, Cook County Sheriff ,Richard J. Elrod brass 
Deputy Junior patrol 6 point star badge.
Former Cook sheriff, judge Richard Elrod dies Richard J.  
Judge Elrod was sheriff from 1970 to 1986 and was still a member of the Cook County bench at the time of his death. 
Since his 1969 injury, he had only limited use of his limbs and got around the with the help of crutches, canes or an electric scooter. 
"If ever there is a book titled ' Chicago Profiles in Courage,' Dick Elrod will be at the top of the list," said Ald. Ed Burke, 14th. 
"For him to have achieved 80 years of age with that kind of health challenge is really remarkable.
"This is a custom die badge with black letters Illinois Cook County seal .
Condition : Used
Hallmark: The C.H Hanson Co Chicago. Out of Business in 1987
Badge Size : Approx. W x H 1 3/4" x 2"
Attachments : Old Style Saddle Locking Pin.
Construction : Brass with black soft enamel.
Condition : Badge is in good to near excellent for the age of the badge
This is an old badge dating back to the 20 Century 1970's.
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