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This is an early 1960's West Virginia forest fire warden badge. The badge reads WEST VIRGINIA FOREST FIRE WARDEN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES and shows a maple leaf and the State of West Virginia seal at center.
VINTAGE:Circa Early 1960's.
SIZE:1-15/16" height and 1-1/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking catch.
MARKINGS:BASTIAN BROS. ROCHESTER, N.Y. I.J.W.U NO. 9 UNION MADE and one other union stamp.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a state agency collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX09 LAFEX4/10 SAEJX6/15 TRVGEX TRBJX01/17 SLAFEX04/19 SAFEX11/15/22
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Badge shows light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.