1940's -1950's Merced, California Fire Department Badge. Large, Excellent Condition!

Nice old 1940's Ð 1950's Merced, California Fire Department Badge. Large, impressive size in excellent condition. The badge shows an embossed engine in the center surrounded by engraved, painted lettering that reads: "MERCED FIRE DEPARTMENT" and is numbered "22". The top of the badge features a spread winged, perched eagle - wonderful overall details.

Circa 1940's Ð 1950's

Approximately 2 7/8" x 2 1/8"

Chrome plated brass and paint

Vertical 'T' style pin with drop in locking swivel catch.

None.

This is from a California police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEM15 LAHEX4/15 SAHEX5/15

9- (Excellent+): Badge shows minor surface wear and nearly all the plating and painted details remain intact.

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