Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1870s or 1880s souvenir fire muster "fire badge" from a New York City fire hat manufacturer: J.T. Waring & Company.
VINTAGE:Circa 1870s-1880s.
SIZE:Approximately 2" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDX12 LFEX7/12 SHEX12/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some areas of light to medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.