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ARTIFACT:
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.
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1920s.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-5/8" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, painted lettering.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:
C.H.T. Clayton.
ITEM NOTES:
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
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows very little wear and has some light oxidation to the reverse only.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
