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This is a Portsmouth Fire Department 16th annual parade ribbon from September 18, 190The blue ribbon has a separate bar that reads MEMBER and a celluloid photograph medallion reading ENGINEER SAGAMORE NO. 1.
VINTAGE:Circa 1902.
SIZE:8-3/8"" height and 2-1/2" width (ribbon); 15/16" height and 2-1/16" width bar.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gold-painted aluminum, celluloid, cardboard, paper, silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin on reverse of bar; suspension loop between ribbon and medallion.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay MDJX03 LADEX9/10
CONDITION:7+ (Excellent): Ribbon is unattached from bar with light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.