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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful 1990's ??? 00's Lewisville, Texas Fire Department Assistant Chief badge by Blackinton. The center of the badge features the rank mark of four crossed bugles, which denotes a Chief or Deputy Chief. The center is surrounded by a belt that reads: "ASST. CHIEF" at the top and shows a buckle embellishment at the bottom. The top of the badge features a banner that reads: "FIRE DEPT" and the ornately decorated base of the badge reads: "LEWISVILLE TX". The reverse shows a nice maker mark.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1990's -00's
SIZE:
Approximately 2 ??" x 1 ??"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt, chrome plated brass and enamel
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with drop in swivel locking catch.
MARKINGS:
"BLACKINTON", "HI-GLO??04", "81037"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MJX10 LHEX7/15
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all the gilt details remain fully intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
