1870s New Haven, Connecticut Veteran Firemen's Association Badge #21
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1870s New Haven, Connecticut Veteran Firemen's Association Badge #21

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa late 1870s badge for the New Haven, Connecticut Veteran Firemen's Association (VFA), a social and charitable organization founded in 1879. The badge is numbered 21 and has an inset of firefighting equipment in relief at its center.

VINTAGE: Circa late 1870s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-5/16" in height and 1-11/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin (catch is missing).

MARKINGS: 21 on front.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an old New Jersey fire chaplain badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay CON-RLB-VEJX14 (VEJX11/99) LDFEX6/14 SBGHX2/15

CONDITION: 6- (Fine): The badge has moderate wear and some oxidation; catch is missing.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.