VSA Auction December 13th 2012

Lot #514:

"Gunsmoke" Prop U.S. Marshal Badge

We have sold several of these over the years and they are always an auction runaway! Obtained from Ellis Props and Graphics in the late 1990's. Includes photo capture. We were told by Ellis personnel that they had originally produced approximately 500 of these badges for use during the long running series. Rumor has it that they were used by James Arness as well as given away to select guest stars and visitors to the set.

(Hollywood Prop Supply)