Circa 1880s-1890s "Thumbnail" Fire Badge from N. F. Fire Dept. Hose #1
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Circa 1880s-1890s "Thumbnail" Fire Badge from N. F. Fire Dept. Hose #1

Code: z99fdg00000


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1880s-1890s "thumbnail" fire badge from N. F. Fire Department Hose #1. The badge has a wonderful cut-out design with a number one at center detailed with a scrolling design. The badge also has a delicate border and detailing around the cut-out, and the initials J.E.B. are engraved on the front.

VINTAGE: Circa 1880s-1890s.

SIZE: 1-1/4" height and 15/16" width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gold-plated.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical kick pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS: N/A.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a fire collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRAEX06 LAGEX8/10 SAGEX12/13

CONDITION: 6 (Fine+): Badge has had moderate wear and has some areas where gold plating is completely gone.

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