Description
This is a Great 1890's New Whatcom, Washington Fire Department Sehome Hose Company No. 1 Badge by Braxmar. Original Owner's Initial GH are scratched into the Back. The Company existed from 1890 to 190New Whatcom became part of Bellingham in 1903.
VINTAGE:1890's.
SIZE:Approximately 1-13/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Nickel plated nickel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical kick pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:"C.G.BRAXMAR 47 CORTLANDT ST. NEW YORK" "G H" scratched on back.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJV21 LCGEX08/25/21 SCJJX06/03/23
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear, and much of a plated detail is remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.