GREETINGS from The FLYING TIGER Antiques & Vintage Historical Artifacts!!!
As of today, Thursday, 23 March, Kanae is IN THE OFFICE,
I will be joining her shortly, by Monday 27 March.
What does that mean? Well, there MAY be a delay in shipping,
especially of Military Artifacts, and some Police & Fire Badges
As many of those pieces on the site were with me on the trip to Louisville & Baltimore!
So, hang tight for a few more days, as there may be a delay until 3/27 to get your order shipped if the ordered artifact is with me on the road!!
Meanwhile, Kanae will be LISTING NEW ARTIFACTS DAILY,
And shipping what she can, through the foreseeable future!
Thank you for visiting. We hope you will find some vintage artifacts here to add to your collection!!
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Happy Collecting, Ron & Kanae
ARTIFACT:
This in a 1910's - 20's New York City Dept. of Buildings sterling silver medal for Best Essay on Safeguarding the Home Against Fires. This medal was presented to one H. Geller. The obverse depicts a grieving family that made it out of their burning house alive.
VINTAGE:
Ca. 1910's - 20's
SIZE:
Approximately 1-5/8" x 1"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver
ATTACHMENT:
Chain link ring
MARKINGS:
"PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS NEW YORK CITY TO H. GELLER FOR BEST ESSAY ON SAFEGUARDING THE HOME AGAINST FIRE. DIEGES & CLUST. STERLING.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Fire Department Medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDV12 LAFEX02/17 ebay01/21/20
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): This medal has moderate wear, with tarnish on both sides.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.