Every person who shall falsely assume or pretend to be any state, county or township, city or town officer, or who shall knowingly take upon himself to act as such or to require any person to act as such, or assist him in any matter pertaining to such office, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not more than one (1) year nor less than three (3) months, and by fine not exceeding Five Hundred nor less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00).
R.L.1910, § 2146.