1920s Badge for 1st President of Howell Township, New Jersey Fire Co. No. 1 Adelphia Fire Co

This is a circa late 1920s badge for the first President of the Howell Township, New Jersey Fire Company No. 1: Adelphia Fire Company. The small yet handsome badge is named to C.H.T. Clayton, who created Company No. 1 and served as its President until his death. After losing some property in a 1926 fire, his concern for the well-being of families in his community prompted the organization of Company No. 1 a few months later. The small community had formerly relied upon the fire company of neighboring Freehold, and the travel distance did not help the odds of beating their fires.

Circa late 1920s.

Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-5/8" in width.

Gilt brass, painted lettering.

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

C.H.T. Clayton.

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX13 LAGEX7/13 SAGEX2/14

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows very little wear and has some light oxidation to the reverse only.

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