Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1890's Allentown, Pennsylvania Fire Department celluloid badge. The badge is by .Ed. H. Schlechter, and shows different department buildings around the city, including the Good Will Fire Company.
VINTAGE:Circa 1890's.
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin (covered catch).
MARKINGS:Made By Ed. H. Schlechter, 540 Hamilton St. Allentown, Pa.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX12 LAAEX7/13 SLFEX9/16 SFEX09/20/24
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.