Why does a Sheriff need a mask?

Forgiving the fact that it's usually spelled bronco, this Broncho Buster Cowboy Outfit was from the Illinois Merchandise Mart which had ads in comics during 1952. The 15-piece ensemble was made of white vinyl, of which most children Halloween costumes would be later made from. You can either order a cowboy or cowgirl outfit, complete with repeating clicker toy gun, which is not a bad deal. You also get a pair of gun holsters, despite the fact that you only get a single gun per outfit. The parts of the package that makes your head tilt a little though is the fact that it comes with a vest-sporting a sheriff's badge, plus a "Western-style Ranger Eye Mask", which questions why a certified lawman in the old west would use a mask. The Lone Ranger wore one just to spook out bad guys, but your generic wild west sheriff wouldn't use it as they are a public figure. Supposedly, this is if you wanted your personal cowboy playtime to shift between law enforcer and part-time bank robber.

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