By the early 1820s, the Mexican War of Independence had subsided, and some 600 to 700 families had settled in Texas—most of them from the United States. Because there was no regular army to protect the citizens against attacks by Native Americans and bandits, in 1823, Stephen F. Austin organized small, informal armed groups whose duties required them to range over the countryside, and who thus came to be known as rangers.
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Our US Marshall Tombstone Badge was reproduced from existing originals in museums and private collections, the badges of the Old West are crafted in silver - plated solid brass with sturdily - mounted pin fasteners. Great for the Western re-enactor, collector of Western memorabilia or decorator.
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Brass Texas Ranger Badge
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