At the time Wilson stated this, in 1790-1, the powers and duties of a sheriff were "in general, coincident with those of a ." At that time, marshals were appointed "for each district for the term of four years; but removable from... office at pleasure." According to the then state of constitutional law, the "president nominates, and, with the advice and consent of the senate, appoints him." Our badges of the Old West collection replicates surviving examples in detail and features cast metal construction with solid mounted spring pins. Great for the Western re-enactor, collector of Western memorabilia or decor.