Ca. 1900 Long Island City (Queens), New York Exempt Firemen's Association Badge

This is a circa 1900 Long Island City (Queens), New York Exempt Firemen's Association badge. The Association was founded in the 1890s and its first President was George Casey. The small shield-shaped badge is numbered 56 at the very bottom and shows some fire equipment at its center. It was made by Braxmar.

Circa 1900.

Approximately 1-15/16" in height and 1-3/8" in width.

Plated brass.

Vertical pin (catch is missing).

56 on front; THE C.G. BRAXMAR CO. 10 MAIDEN LN. N.Y. on reverse.

This is from an old New York City fire badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RLB-VEJX14 (VEJX10/99) LCHEX5/14 SBJEX2/15

7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some light wear/tarnish; catch is missing.

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