1880s New Haven, Connecticut Hook & Ladder Co. #1 Honorary Member Badge

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  • 1880s New Haven, Connecticut Hook & Ladder Co. #1 Honorary Member Badge
  • 1880s New Haven, Connecticut Hook & Ladder Co. #1 Honorary Member Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1880s New Haven, Connecticut Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 honorary member badge. The badge is by Cairns & Brothers, a New York maker. It has eagle at the top and reads HONORARY N.H. H. & L. CO. 1.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1880s.

SIZE:

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

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with painted details.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical kick-pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

CAIRNS & BRO. NEW YORK.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay VAJX11 LAGEX10/11 SABEX12/14

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some small light wear and moderate tarnish, mostly on reverse.

GUARANTEE:

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

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