1904 Jamaica Plain, Mass. Muster Ribbon Star of Jamaica Plain Veteran Fireman's Association

ARTIFACT:

1904 Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts Muster Ribbon Star of Jamaica Plain Veteran Firemen's Association. The ribbon features an ornate brass pinback features a celluloid center that reads: "STAR OF JAMAICA" in red. Beneath a white ribbon lays atop a blue one and reads: "GLOUCESTER V. F. A. MUSTER JUNE 17, '04". The blue ribbon features a five pointed star and beneath the words: "JAMAICA PLAIN. MASS." and is bordered with gold ribbon-thread and embellished with gold tassels. Jamaica Plain is a Boston suburb and considered a Boston neighborhood. The reverse shows an odd handwritten: "VALOR" ribbon.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1904

SIZE:

Approximately 8" x 3"

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, celluloid, ribbon

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal safety style pin

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay07/16/26 VBJX15 LAAEX6/15

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The ribbon shows minor to moderate wear/soiling, the celluloid is free from cracks, overall very fine condition.

GUARANTEE:

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