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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.