Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1890s Cambridge, Massachusetts Fire Department badge. The name and address of the badge's original owner are scratched on its reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1890s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 1-9/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety-style pin with forked locking catch.
MARKINGS:W. I. STUART 12 RESERVOIR ST. CAMBRIDGE.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VFEX11 LAGEX9/11 SAGEX2/13
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows some small spots of light to medium wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.