1870s-1880s Long Island City (Queens), NY FD Columbia Hook & Ladder No. 4 Badge #10

This is a circa 1870s or 1880s Long Island City (Queens), New York Fire Department Columbia Hook & Ladder No. 4 badge. The badge is numbered 10 at the very bottom. The center of the badge shows a hook and ladder in relief and two arms of the cross bear firefighting equipment.

Circa 1870s-1880s.

Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 2-1/4" in width.

Nickel-plated brass.

Vertical kick pin (catch is missing).

20 on front.

This is from an old New York City fire badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VEJX14 (VEJX10/99) LEFEX5/14 SCAEX2/15

6 (Fine+): The badge has some spots of light to medium wear and tarnish; some minor oxidation on reverse; catch is missing.

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