Hand Engraved 1870s Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 (RI Ones) Engineer Badge from Westerly FD

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  • Hand Engraved 1870s Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 (RI Ones) Engineer Badge from Westerly FD
  • Hand Engraved 1870s Steam Fire Engine Co. #1 (RI Ones) Engineer Badge from Westerly FD
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an 1870s engineer badge from the Westerly, Rhode Island Steam Fire Engine Company No. The badge reads R.I. ONES, the company's nickname, and shows an ornate number one flanked by decorative flourishes at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1870s.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/4" length and 1-1/2" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical safety-style pin.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCBEX11 LFEJX1/11 SCDEX2/15

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows light to medium wear and most of the painted lettering has worn away.

GUARANTEE:

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

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