United States Navy

United States Navy, original vintage printed "Declaration and Reward for Deserter From United States Naval Service."  The document charges "John Sherman Hardyn" of Hillsdale, Iowa, of desertion from the U.S. Navy at on January 1, 1924, with an offered $50 reward.

From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Approximately 8" x 10.5" in size. Expected overall aging, otherwise good condition.