Ca 1900 Liberty Fire Co. No. 5 of Allentown, Pennsylvania Guest Celluloid Depicting Chief

This is a circa 1900 Liberty Fire Company No. 5 of Allentown, Pennsylvania guest celluloid pin. The pin has a likeness of the Fire Chief at its center and was made by Ed. H. Schlechter.

Circa 1900.

Approximately 1-1/4" in diameter.

Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.

Straight pin with loop catch.

MADE BY Ed. H. Schlechter 540 Hamilton St., Allentown, Pa. with union mark.

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MEX12 LCEX7/13

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The celluloid has some light to medium wear and yellowing.

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