Vintage Los Angeles County Sheriff\'s Pistol Range Expert Pin 1950’s for Sale

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Vintage Los Angeles County Sheriff\'s Pistol Range Expert Pin 1950’s For Sale

$Vintage Los Angeles County Sheriff\'s Pistol Range Expert Pin 1950’s$
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Vintage Los Angeles County Sheriff\'s Pistol Range Expert Pin 1950’s:
$90.00

Up for sale is a rare 1950's Los Angeles County Sheriff Office Expert shooting pin. Based on the style, I estimate this pin to be circa 1950 to 1955, Korean War era. There were several variations of this pin offered. This uniform qualification badge was issued to LASD deputy personnel that scored "Expert" 275 to 289 points on the revolver course of fire. This nearly 70 year old pin is extremely difficult to find and rarely comes up for sale. This is Gold filled (plated).

Historical Information:The Los Angeles Co Sheriff Shooting Pins were first issued in 1934. Initially known as the LASO - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office. The LA Sheriff's department maintained their own range and also the LA Sheriff's Revolver Club range. Each issued revolver qualification pin depends on the specific score on a course of fire. The Dept. monthly "Police Course" of fire has a maximum score of 300 points."DX-Distinguished Expert 300 " ( Perfect Score ) (Extremely Rare)"DX- Distinguished Expert" ( 290-299 )"Expert" ( 275-289 )"Sharpshooter" ( 255-274 )"Marksman" ( 232-254 )The shooting pins with a red star or red ruby stone signifies a qualifying score