Description
ARTIFACT:
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Circa 1880 Portsmouth, New Hampshire fire department Col. Sise Steam Fire Engine 2 Foreman badge in hand engraved sterling silver. The shield shaped badge features nicely detailed engraving along the outer edge and the badge reads: "FOREMAN S.F.E. COL. SISE 2 WE'LL TRY".
VINTAGE:Circa 1880.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" in height X 1-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety style pin with drop in locking forked catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBBJX4/95 CON-RLB-16 LIGEX4/16 RET04/22/21
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows moderate wear, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.