The patrol has a long and proud tradition of excellence. What is the significances of the 3777 on the montana. People who found the numbers 3777 painted on their cabin or tent knew that they had better leave the area or expect some form of vigilantism. People who found the numbers 3 777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilantism. Click on your district to find patrol events near you. Montanas vigilante obsession obscures the truth high country news. These numbers are also emblazoned on the shoulder patches of the montana highway patrol and have appeared on the flight suits of the. While guarding the peace, they wear with pride the vigilante emblem, a shoulder patch with the blazing numbers. For that same reason, the association of montana troopers has carried on that tradition by placing the legendary 3 777 on their patch as well. Why do montana highway patrol officers wear 3777 on their. Jul 01, 2001 the 3777 numbers have been part of the montana highway patrols shoulder patch and car door insignia since 1956 as a tribute to the first peoples police force. Montana highway patrol patch 3777 was the infamous symbol of the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. The montana highway patrol, in adopting this early symbol, honors the first men in the montana territory who organized for the safety and welfare of the people. An informal history of the montana highway patrol john keith edgerton on.
Today, we salute the men and women of montana highway patrol. Though authorized to enforce the eleven traffic laws in existence at that time. Montana highway patrol patch 3 7 77 was the infamous symbol of the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. Montana highway patrol patch public domain image woe be unto he that attracts the ire of the montana highway patrol, or to the enemy that finds himself in.
Welcome to the montana highway patrol s official facebook page. But perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. The 3 7 77 numbers have been part of the montana highway patrol s shoulder patch and car door insignia since 1956 as a tribute to the first peoples police force. The historic 3777 was added to the shoulder patch by. The vigilance committee represented the first organized law enforcement in montana and 3 7 77 was the symbol they used to give warning that justice was about to be served. Blue royal, navy, light, red, green, pink, purple, orange, yellow, maroon, black, gray bear styles vary. Sep 24, 2015 the montana highway patrol was created in 1935 to curb needless deaths on the states highways. Click below to find contact information for your nearest patrol office. Also included is a montana highway patrol patch with the date 3777. People who had the mysterious set of numbers 3777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or be on the receiving end of vigilante justice. The vigilante markus kaarma revered his godgiven right to kill. History of the montana highway patrol montana department of. The numbers are used on the shoulder patch of the montana highway patrol, who claim they do not know the original meaning of the symbol. The sequence 3 7 77 dates at least to the montana territory, when organized law enforcement and court systems in.
People who found the numbers 3 7 77 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or. This mysterious code representing vigilante justice has a history steeped in mystery. People who found the numbers 3 7 77 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilantism. For that same reason, the association of montana troopers has carried on that tradition by placing the legendary 3777 on their patch as well. People who had the mysterious set of numbers 3 7 77 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or be on the receiving end of vigilante justice. What is 3777, associated with the montana vigilantes. The montana highway patrol was founded in 1935 after montana led the nation with a 74% increase in highway fatalities. Montana highway patrol patch 3777 was the symbol used by the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. For that same reason, the association of montana troopers has carried on that tradition by placing the legendary 3 7 77 on their patch as well. In what year was the historic 3777 added to the shoulder patch by thenchief alex stephenson. The numbers are used on the shoulder patch of the montana highway patrol, who claim they do not know the original meaning of the. Montana was a rough and rowdy territory that used vigilantes to maintain law and order.
A design inspired by the infamous 3777 symbol of the montana vigilantes from the late 1800s. The patrol star with the state seal is at the center of the patch, above the vigilante code, 3777. May 04, 2018 montana highway patrol patch public domain image woe be unto he that attracts the ire of the montana highway patrol, or to the enemy that finds himself in the crosshairs of a fighter plane of the. Today montana highway patrol officers wear 3 7 77 on their uniforms, honoring the early vigilantes in montana territory. Nov 29, 2007 they always left a brand though never understood why of 3 7 77. Governor proposes 10 percent budget cut for highway patrol. Voir plus didees sur le theme insignes militaires, police et policier. People who found the numbers3777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilantism.
Montana highway patrol patch 3 777 was the symbol used by the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. Get the best deals on collectible montana police patches when you shop the largest online selection at. Marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and. Today, the patch worn by members of the montana highway patrol has the numbers 3777, the same numbers written on the note pinned to frank little at the time of his death. The montana vigilantes and 3777 ghost towns and history. What is the significance of 3777 on the montana state. Jan 30, 2015 montana highway patrol patch 3777 was the symbol used by the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. Helena, the state capital city, stages a vigilantes day with a parade and other events each year, but perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3 777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. Why do montana highway patrol officers wear 3777 on. The montana highway patrol is looking for highly motivated individuals who can work with minimal supervision and are willing to go the extra mile to assist and protect the driving public. From 1,500 hopefuls, 24 candidates were selected for the first highway patrol academy.
Montana highway patrol patch 3 7 77 was the symbol used by the montana vigilantes vigilance committee in virginia city, montana. The montana vigilantes and 3777 vigilantes are an often revered part of montanas history. The sequence 3 7 77 dates at least to the montana territory, when organized law enforcement and court systems in the area were. If you are interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement, join some of montanas finest men and women in the ranks of the patrol. Montana montana highway patrol montana patchgallery. Montana highway patrol shoulder patch new from the 1980s. Also included is a montana highway patrol patch with the date 3 7 77. Woe be unto he that attracts the ire of the montana highway patrol, or to the enemy that finds himself in the crosshairs of a fighter plane of the montana air national guard. The 3 7 77 on the patch since 1956 symbolizes the first organized law enforcement in montana during the days of the vigilantes in the 1800s.
The 3777 on the patch since 1956 symbolizes the first organized law enforcement in montana during the days of the vigilantes in the 1800s. Montana highway patrol patch on front wmt hope project silk screen logo on back. Although the montana highway patrols responsibilities have grown, its mission still centers on the basic premise that prompted its creation in 1935 protecting the lives of those who travel on montanas highways. Nov 30, 2016 governor proposes 10 percent budget cut for highway patrol. A design inspired by the infamous 3 7 77 symbol of the montana vigilantes from the late 1800s. Helena, the state capital city, stages a vigilantes day with a parade and other events each year, but perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3 7 77 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. Those numbers were painted on the doors or tents of undesirables as a warning to vacate montana post haste. Hear from current troops about why they chose the montana highway patrol. People who found the numbers 3 777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilante justice. The montana vigilantes never revealed the meaning of 3777, which has led. Why do montana highway patrol officers wear 3777 on their uniforms.
Jan 02, 2020 the montana highway patrol, in adopting this early symbol, honors the first men in the montana territory who organized for the safety and welfare of the people. The montana vigilantes and 3 7 77 vigilantes are an often revered part of montana s history. Recruitment montage part 1 montana department of justice. The patrol star with the state seal is at the center of the patch, above the vigilante code, 3 7 77. The montana highway patrol arm patch bears 3777 in reverence to the vigilantes.
People who found the numbers3 7 77 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilantism. Today, the emblem is worn on the shirts of the montana highway patrol, on the flight suits of the montana air national guard and on the flight patch for the montana army national guard medevac. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. People who found the numbers 3777 painted on their tent or cabin knew that they had better leave the area or expect to be on the receiving end of vigilante justice. Find great deals on ebay for montana highway patrol and wyoming highway patrol. New listing montana highway patrol 3777 uniform patch. Fire departments ems ambulance rescue police sheriffs depts offices law enforcement military and public safety patches emblems and logos. Officer james anderson was the second montana highway patrol officer killed in the line of duty. The shoulder patch of the montana highway patrol features the infamous 3777. Welcome to the montana highway patrols official facebook page. Recently, brian dunning aired a piece on his blog skeptoid discussing the montana symbol 3 777. Like the vigilantes themselves, the 3 7 77 symbol has many possible meanings. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Older montana highway patrol 3 7 77 not iron on patch.
Today, the emblem is worn on the shirts of the montana highway patrol. Apr 14, 2009 but the shoulder patch worn by the state highway patrol of montana is an interesting design bearing one of the most intriguing insignia found in the law enforcement world. Marshall trimble is arizonas official historian and vice president of the wild west history association. The 3 777 numbers have been part of the montana highway patrol s shoulder patch and car door insignia since 1956 as a tribute to the first peoples police force. The vigilance committee represented the first organized law enforcement in montana and 3777 was the symbol they used to give warning that justice was about to be served. Woe be unto he that attracts the ire of the montana. People who found the numbers 3 7 77 painted on their cabin or tent knew that they had better leave the area or expect some form of vigilantism. In explaining the use of the symbol on its official emblem, the montana highway patrol has issued a small folder which credits the sign with replacing fear of robbers and violent death with faith and peace of mind. For that same reason, the association of montana troopers has carried on that tradition by placing the legendary 3 7 77 on their patch. In what year was the historic 3 7 77 added to the shoulder patch by thenchief alex stephenson. Twentyfour recruits taken from an application pool of over 1500 were selected to attend the first highway patrol recruit academy, and on may 1, 1935 those recruits took to the highways. The numbers were added to the patch in 1956 to revere the history of vigilantism in the state.
The shoulder patch of the montana highway patrol features the infamous 3 7 77. Oct 08, 2017 helena, the state capital city, stages a vigilantes day with a parade and other events each year, but perhaps the greatest tribute montana has given them is the symbol 3777 on the patch worn by montana highway patrol troopers across the state. They took 3 7 77 as a sign, both for themselves and their opponents. Information about upcoming patrol events will be posted under each district. The montana highway patrol, in adopting this early symbol, honors the.
Montana, patches, police, historical memorabilia, collectibles. The montana highway patrol patch was adopted in 1956 as a tribute to the vigilantes, the first law enforcement group in the montana territory. Around 1863, the vigilantes began using the code as they sought to bring peace to the territory. To this day, its true significance remains a mystery. For all these uniforms bear a symbol steeped in antiquity and mystery alike. But the shoulder patch worn by the state highway patrol of montana is an interesting design bearing one of the most intriguing insignia found in the law enforcement world. Log in to post your comment powered by coppermine photo. Montana highway patrol montana department of justice. Recently, brian dunning aired a piece on his blog skeptoid discussing the montana symbol 3 7 77. Although the montana highway patrol s responsibilities have grown, its mission still centers on the basic premise that prompted its creation in 1935 protecting the lives of those who travel on montana s highways. In it, dunning covered much the same ground as anyone else who writes on the topic. Dec 12, 2017 today, the emblem is worn on the shirts of the montana highway patrol, on the flight suits of the montana air national guard and on the flight patch for the montana army national guard medevac.
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