Description
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"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: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.