1870s-1880s Independent Fire Company 1 West B__ Fire Department Badge

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  • 1870s-1880s Independent Fire Company 1 West B__ Fire Department Badge
  • 1870s-1880s Independent Fire Company 1 West B__ Fire Department Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1870s or 1880s Independent Fire Company Number 1 West B (so many West B town names, especially in New York, from where this badge looks to hail) Fire Department badge numbered 6An early Hand Pump Fire Engine on a cobblestone road is pictured at center and an eagle sits atop the badge.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1870s-1880s.

SIZE:

About 2-5/16" height and 1-3/4" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering and brass detail.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical kick pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an early fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay TRAEX06 LAIEX8/10 SLBFEX1/14 SAFAX2/15

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The badge shows very light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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

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