1940s Keyport (New Jersey) Fire Dept. Retired Captain Badge Named & Dated
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1940s Keyport (New Jersey) Fire Dept. Retired Captain Badge Named & Dated

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1940s retired captain's badge from the Keyport, New Jersey Fire Department. The badge is engraved on reverse with the recipient's name, and a record of his years with the department, which was interrupted by service in World War II. The front of the badge has a faint Hook & Ladder Company number in enamel.

VINTAGE: Circa 1940s.

SIZE: Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-3/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-plated brass, blue enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with C catch.

MARKINGS: CHRIS THURER 1939-1941 1944-1946.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a fire badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDX12 LGEX7/12 SGEX11/13

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows some light wear with a few tiny nicks to the enamel and minor tarnishing; minor oxidation on catch.

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