Beautiful Ca 1900 Mare Island Naval Shipyard Fire Department Badge in Silver Plated Nickel

This is a Beautiful Ca 1900 Mare Island Naval Shipyard Fire Department Badge in Silver Plated Nickel. Not sure if a Breast or Hat Badge.

Circa 1900s.

Approximately 2-1/4" in width x 2-3/8" in height.

Silver Plated Nickel.

Vertical kick pin with "C" catch.

 This is from a firefighting badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEP20 LBDEX08/23/20 SBDEX08/30/20

8+ (Excellent): The badge shows moderate wear, much of a silver plated surface remain intact with nice patina, overall excellent condition.

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