1850s Marlboro, Mass. Fire Association Member Badge in Coin Silver

This is a wonderful circa early 1850s Marlboro (or Marlborough), Massachusetts Fire Association member badge. The badge is in coin silver with applied gilt brass lettering (MFA). The badge is in an embellished shield design and is numbered 32 on the front. It has a nice T-style pin and a maker mark from Worcester, Massachusetts.

Circa early 1850s.

Approximately 2" in height and 2-1/8" in width.

Coin silver, gilt brass.

Vertical brass T-style pin with C catch, brads for applied letters.

32 on front; T.D. GARD WORCESTER on reverse.

This is from a Massachusetts fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay TR@VEIJXVCFX13 LHEJX11/13 SDEHX2/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has had some light to medium wear and tarnish.

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