Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1880s West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fire Department Hop Fire Company No. 1 badge. The badge shows a fireman's hat and horn at top and is numbered 18 at center.
VINTAGE:Circa 1880s.
SIZE:About 2-1/16 in height and 1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with "C" catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an early fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRAEX06 LAGEX8/10 SLCDEX1/14 SCDEX7/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.