These badges pictured below show the progression over the years of how they have changed. The ¨Special Deputy¨ badge was probably from the 50´s and 60´s, the five point star was worn up until the early 80´s at which time the seven point star was adopted by all Sheriff´s Offices in the state of Nebraska. The millennium badge was specially designed for the millennium year 2000 by V. H. Blackington Badge Company, Inc out of Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts. It was a one time die cast that law enforcement officers could purchase at that time only. Gold colored badges indicate rank held in supervision and management positions. Silver colored badges symbolize investigator, road patrol deputies, and part-time deputies.