Ca. 1860s Fire Department Badge from Portland, Maine or Connecticut
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Ca. 1860s Fire Department Badge from Portland, Maine or Connecticut

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ARTIFACT: This is an early fire department badge from either Portland, Maine or Portland, Connecticut. The badge shows a fireman's hat and horn at top and is numbered 1.

VINTAGE: Circa 1860s.

SIZE: 2" height and 1-3/8" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Nickel-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Loop catch only (original vertical pin is missing).

MARKINGS: J. M. (McLEOD?) & SON PHILA.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a fire collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX09 LAGEX8/10 SLBBJX12/13 SABAX2/15

CONDITION: 6 (Fine+): Badge has heavy wear and tarnish and pin is missing.

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