Hand-Made Circa 1900 Needham, Massachusetts Fire Department Ladder 1 Badge

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  • Hand-Made Circa 1900 Needham, Massachusetts Fire Department Ladder 1 Badge
  • Hand-Made Circa 1900 Needham, Massachusetts Fire Department Ladder 1 Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1900 Needham, Massachusetts Fire Department Ladder 1 badge. The badge was beautifully hand-made, with fine engraved detailing and an enameled City Seal at center. It has a Salman of Boston mark and there is a name scratched faintly upon reverse.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1900.

SIZE:

About 2" wide by 2-3/8" high.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.

MARKINGS:

Salmon Boston; name faintly scratched on the back reads "Sid Brearley".

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an early Massachusetts fire and rescue collection, which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MGEX08 LCJJX

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has very minor wear only; slight tarnishing.

GUARANTEE:

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

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