Fabulous 1870s New Haven, Connecticut Fire Department Fireman Badge by Cairns & French
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This is a fabulous circa 1870s New Haven, Connecticut Fire Department fireman badge. In an age of small and sedate fire badges, this one really stuns! The badge is oval, features a great action shot in relief and is numbered 3The badge is by Cairns & French, a New York maker.
VINTAGE:Circa 1870s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-7/8" in height and 2-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with forked locking catch.
MARKINGS:CAIRNS & FRENCH N.Y.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEjX11 LEGEX10/11 SEJJX7/12
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear and some spots of medium tarnish, mostly on reverse.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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