1910s-20s El Paso, Texas Fire Dept. Badge by C.D. Reese of NYC

This is a circa 1910s or 1920s El Paso, Texas Fire Department badge numbered 6It is a large badge with a small plate near the bottom that reads TEX. El Paso built a waterworks in 1882 and organized its first fire company that year: firemen served on a volunteer basis until several years later, in 190The badge is by C.D. Reese of New York City.

Circa 1910s-1920s.

Approximately 2-11/16" in height and 1-13/16" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical pin with tongue-style catch.

C.D. REESE 57 WARREN ST. NEW YORK, N.Y.; 64 on front.

This is from an old Texas fire and rescue badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LBGEX5/14 SADIX2/15

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small areas of light to medium wear.

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