Description
Circa 1900's ??? 1910's Portsmouth, New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Veteran Fireman's Association badge. The fire-hydrant shaped badge features a fireman's helmet, horn, and hook at the top and the center of the badge reads: "VETERAN FIREMAN'S ASSOC." encircled by a wreath of oak leaves. Along the top it reads: "FRANKLIN PIERCE" and the bottom: "PORTSMOUTH, N.H." in black painted detail.
VINTAGE:Circa 1900's ??? 1910's
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" x 1-3/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel plated nickel, black paint
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with 'C' style catch
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RCJV7/92 CON-RLB-16 LBDEX4/16 SBDEX10/16
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, much of the plating and painted details remain intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.