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The Texas Rangers Ira Aten Badge

The Texas Rangers Ira Aten Badge - American Medals & Awards Pre-WW1

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The Texas Rangers Ira Aten Badge dates to the 1880s. It is the earliest surviving Texas Rangers badge known and belonged to Ira Aten. 

Ira Aten (September 3, 1862 – August 5, 1953) was a Texas Ranger born in Cairo, Illinois. Aten was assigned to the counties bordering the Rio Grande, and due to the rough nature of this area, he became involved in numerous dangerous encounters. He was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.

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