Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a superlative example of a 1880s Whitman, MA Fire Department Hose 1 Badge.
VINTAGE:Circa 1880s.
SIZE:1-3/4" wide by 2-1/2" high.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Silver plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with "drop-in" locking catch.
MARKINGS:A.W. Mitchell. Boston.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEX08 LBIEX SBIEX6/10
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine - Fine):Minor wear; slight tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.