Beautiful 1870s Pittsfield, Massachusetts Fire Badge for Steam Fire Engine 2, Geo Y. Learned

This is a beautiful circa 1870s fire badge for Steam Fire Engine No. 2, the George Y. Learned, of the Pittsfield Massachusetts Fire Department (P.F.D.). The badge is numbered 120 and has a great likeness of a steam fire engine in relief at its center. A "2" is in its own ornate medallion above the main shield-shaped body of the badge.

Circa 1870s.

Approximately 2-5/16" in height and 1-3/4" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical kick pin with C catch.

None.

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MABEX13 LBIEX7/13 SBIEX12/13

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has only some very light wear.

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