Great Early (1890) Parade Ribbon for Goodwill Fire Co. No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey at Easton, PA

This is a great early Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey ribbon for the centennial parade on May 5, 1890 at Easton, Pennsylvania. The red and ivory ribbon has two tiers of gold bullion fringe. It was made by C.S. Martindell of Philadelphia and has a nice paper manufacturer label on reverse.

Circa 1890.

Approximately 7-1/4" in height and 2-3/4" in width.

Silk, gold bullion thread fringe, gilt brass, paper tag.

Horizontal safety pin on bar.

C.S. MARTINDELL, BADGES 140 S. 8th St. Phila. paper manufacturer tag.

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX12 LADEX7/13 SLGEX9/16 SeVAJJX08/20

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The ribbon has little wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.