Beautiful 1890's Elizabeth, New Jersey Fire Department Exempt Fireman's Badge

Beautiful 1890's Elizabeth, New Jersey fire department Exempt Fireman badge by C.D. Reese in New York. The badge shows a raised fireman's helmet in the center surrounded by an axe, horn, and hook. The top of the badge shows the number: "1731" in black painted detail and below two banners read: "ELIZABETH F.D. EXEMPT" in raised lettering.

Circa 1890's.

Approximately 1-7/8" in height x 1-3/16" in width.

Nickel plated nickel, black paint.

Vertical kick pin with C type catch.

"C.D. REESE 122 NASSAU ST. N.Y."

This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVFEX TRGM16 LAFEX11/16 SAFEX07/28/22

8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor wear, much of the nickel plated and painted details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

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